IDA committee recommends Rapid Systems for ARPA-funded connectivity; board authorizes contract negotiation

Aug 13, 2026

The evaluation committee recommended Rapid Systems as the top scorer for the ARPA-funded digital connectivity RFP after removing a local preference; the board authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Rapid Systems.

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Ms. Roberts reported the evaluation committee received three bids for the digital connectivity project; because the ARPA funding is administered by a state agency, staff removed a local-preference scoring element previously in the RFP. Rapid Systems scored highest under the revised criteria and was recommended for award.

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