RFQ – AVI Broadband

Alaska Village Initiatives (AVI) is seeking Statements of Qualifications from experienced vendors to provide Starlink satellite equipment installation, broadband support services, and account management for our projects in remote Alaska locations.

Posted 11/8/24

RFQ Amendment 1

Posted 10/9/24

Original RFQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you provide a list of the villages where the work is to be done?

We are currently not sharing the locations in pre-bid, but they are all remote locations throughout Alaska.

Can you provide a list of the villages where the work is to be done?

We are currently not sharing the locations in pre-bid, but they are all remote locations throughout Alaska.

Can you provide a list of the villages where the work is to be done?

We are currently not sharing the locations in pre-bid, but they are all remote locations throughout Alaska.

Are the exact locations for each Starlink installation already determined? If so, how many? If not, is there an estimated number per village?

Each village will have vastly different numbers. Some may be as low as 20, and some as high as>1K. Addresses have yet to be gathered.

Will AVI purchase and receive all the hardware? If so, where will it be staged, and will the Contractor be able to perform testing?

AVI will purchase and deliver the hardware to the appropriate community for staging. We anticipate that the contractor will conduct testing during installation.

Can you share more details on the expected timeline and any critical installation and support services milestones? Are there specific project phases AVI has prioritized?

We are hoping to start installation this summer.

What support, if any, will AVI provide for accessing the villages? For example, are there established contacts or partnerships in these locations to assist with equipment delivery, personnel accommodations, or transportation?

We have a dedicated Community Engagement team that will coordinate accessing the villages.

Will AVI supply the Starlink equipment directly, or is the vendor expected to procure the equipment?

AVI has a partnership with Starlink and will order the equipment.

Will the vendor be responsible for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting post-installation?

No, ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting beyond the installation are not part of the scope.

Can you confirm whether AVI and/or the customer will cover all Starlink account set-up fees, etc.?

All equipment will be included from AVI, Starlink does not require set-up fees.

Will the Starlink accounts be individual personal accounts for residents, or would you prefer them to be managed under a single organizational account?

Starlink accounts will be individual accounts.