Broadband Deployment and Services RFP in Penns Grove

Publish Date: March 11, 2026 Deadline: April 1, 2026 Download the Broadband RFP Documentation The Borough of Penns Grove (Penns Grove) is requesting sealed bids from Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to deploy a broadband network and deliver broadband service to an unserved/underserved region of Salem County, NJ, spanning the area of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point School District (Investment Area). This procurement is being undertaken through the competitive contracting process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. and applicable regulations, including N.J.A.C. 5:34-4. Said proposals are to be sent by U.S. Mail or Hand Delivery to: Borough of Penns Grove, Attn: Sharon Williams, Municipal Clerk, 1 State Street, Penns Grove, NJ 08069 by 10:00 a.m. April 1, 2026.  No electronic submissions will be accepted. This RFP reflects the commitment of the Borough of Penns Grove to ensure reliable high-speed broadband is available to as many local residents, businesses and Community Anchor Institutions (collectively “premises”) as possible. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit responses for FTTH broadband solutions from one or more Applicants to support the Investment Area (see map in Appendix B). From these RFP responses, the Borough of Penns Grove will select the Applicant with the most advantageous proposal to finalize project details by creation and execution of a contract with the Borough. This notice and proposal documents are available online on the Borough of Penns Grove website and are accessible by clicking the Bid Opportunities tab on the left side of the screen. To access project information, click here or on the appropriate RFP link at www.pennsgrove-nj.org . All questions shall be in writing and are to be submitted to the Penns Grove Authorized Representative via email to Dena Moore Johnson, Borough Engineer at *protected email* This broadband service contract will be funded through a combination of the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) Pilot Program grant and Service Provider investment.