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March 27, 2023 | Request for Proposals: Consultant needed to develop and manage request for proposals from internet service providers — and optionally provide ongoing project management services for the Chittenden County Communications Union District. Proposals Due: April 24, 2023 | Learn more below »

Latest Meeting: March 22, 2023 | Materials below »

Approximately 3% of house sites (E911 addresses) in the region do not have high-speed internet. 75% have cable internet, but would be better served by fiber internet. Fiber internet service is becoming increasingly necessary with multiple devices connected for online uses such as school, telework, telehealth, and more. Only 30% of commercial sites in the region have fiber high speed internet. A Communications Union District (CUD) is a municipal organization made of two or more towns for the purpose of building, or causing to be built, communication infrastructure together. CUDs may plan, contract, build, and manage the infrastructure that will provide high speed internet.

The CCCUD Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3pm. For agendas, minutes, and more information, see below.

SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:

WHAT IS A COMMUNICATIONS UNION DISTRICT (CUD)? »
CHITTENDEN COUNTY CUD OVERVIEW »
MAP OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY CUD »
CUD AGENDAS & MINUTES »
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS »
CUD BOARD MEMBERS »
BACKGROUND INFORMATION »
CONTACT »


WHAT IS A COMMUNICATIONS UNION DISTRICT (CUD)?

A Communications Union District (CUD) is a municipal organization made of two or more towns for the purpose of building, or causing to be built, communication infrastructure together. CUDs may plan, contract, build, and manage the infrastructure that will provide high speed internet. The main function of the CUD would be to deliver public funds to the providers to build the network and to provide public oversight to ensure broadband service is provided to underserved locations at speeds of at least 100/100 Mbps in accordance with Act 71. By working together, municipalities are more likely to attract a provider and leverage financial resources. After the formation of the CUD, other municipalities can join with a vote of the Selectboard.

For more information about CUDs, visit the Vermont Communications Union Districts webpage.

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Chittenden county CUD Overview

The Chittenden County CUD is currently made up of eight municipalities: Essex, Essex Junction, Jericho, Shelburne, South Burlington, Underhill, Westford and Williston.


CUD AGENDAS & MINUTES

The CCCUD Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3:00pm.

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Request for Proposals

Issue Date: March 27, 2023 | Proposals Due: April 24, 2023 | Download the RFP »

RFP Summary

Chittenden County CUD (CCCUD) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to identify one or more internet service providers to partner with in its efforts to deliver fiber speed connectivity to all unserved/underserved residents and businesses throughout its service territory. Proposals from qualified firms are welcome.

The selected consultant will be responsible for:

  • Developing a Request for Proposal for local internet service providers,
  • Launching and overseeing the RFP process,
  • Receiving RFP submissions,
  • Leading the evaluation of RFP submissions working closely with CCCUD’s Governing Board, and
  • Working with CCCUD’s legal counsel to negotiate one or more contracts with one or more internet service providers to extend fiber networks to unserved/underserved premises in the district.

Questions and Submission Details

Please email Ann Janda at ajanda@ccrpcvt.org if you have any questions about this request for proposals no later than 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, April 7, 2023. We will email a list of questions received and our responses to these questions no later than 4:00 PM on April 14, 2023 to all respondents that have submitted questions or that have requested the responses.

Download the RFP »

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CUD BOARD MEMBERS

  • Essex Junction | Representative: Regina Mahony (Vice-Chair) | Alternate: TBD
  • Essex | Representative: Marguerite Ladd | Alternate: Andy Watts
  • Jericho | Representative: John Abbott | Alternate: TBD
  • Shelburne | Representative: Lee Krohn | Alternate: TBD
  • South Burlington | Representative: Jessie Baker | Alternate: Colin McNeil
  • Underhill | Representative: Brad Holden | Alternate: TBD
  • Westford | Representative: Nanette Rogers | Alternate: TBD
  • Williston | Representative: Erik Wells (Chair) | Alternate: TBD

Non-Board Members

  • Charlie Baker (Treasurer)
  • Ann Janda (Clerk)

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background information

RESOURCES

november 2022 vote

On November 8th, 2022, five Chittenden County municipalities (Essex, Essex Junction, Shelburne, South Burlington, and Williston) voted yes to enter into a Chittenden County Communications Union District (CUD).

View a 2-page infographic about the vote and its implications »


Contact

For more information, please contact Charlie Baker, CCRPC Executive Director.

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