New Mexico Technical Assistant Program
Economic Development Grant of $1.5M for three years
NM TAP: New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (state.nm.us)
Application: Proposals for NM TAP are through a Request for Information (RFI) instrument. The RFI was released on 16 September 2021 and proposals due 17 October 2021. However, that is a soft date. NM DoIT will continue to receive proposals throughout the duration of the US EDA Grant cycle. As this is not a competive process, the intent is not to turn anyone away. To access the NM TAP Request for Information and a webinar explaining the process please click on the following links: Resources: In support of the NM TAP the DoIT NM Broadband Program (NMBBP) with CTC Techology and Energy have hosted two webinars focusing on funding availability from Federal Sources.
- Provide technical assistance to entities seeking to deploy or expand broadband infrastructure
and/or services - Funding to support up to 5 communities or organizations as a pilot for the first year
- Cap of $100K for each project
- Applications will be based on a Request for Information (RFI)
- Types of Assistance
– Identify and engage stakeholders and non-physical assets
– Educate community leaders
– Assess recipient communities’ current broadband infrastructure and market
– Evaluate current and future demand for broadband (needs assessment)
– Prepare high-level design and cost estimate for broadband deployment
– Evaluate funding options and develop strategic approaches to acquire needed funding
NM TAP: New Mexico Technical Assistance Program (state.nm.us)
Application: Proposals for NM TAP are through a Request for Information (RFI) instrument. The RFI was released on 16 September 2021 and proposals due 17 October 2021. However, that is a soft date. NM DoIT will continue to receive proposals throughout the duration of the US EDA Grant cycle. As this is not a competive process, the intent is not to turn anyone away. To access the NM TAP Request for Information and a webinar explaining the process please click on the following links: Resources: In support of the NM TAP the DoIT NM Broadband Program (NMBBP) with CTC Techology and Energy have hosted two webinars focusing on funding availability from Federal Sources.
NM Broadband State Price Agreements
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology has recently awarded State Price Agreements (SPA) to 9 vendors to support Grant Writing, Planning, and Infrastructure. These State Price Agreements are open to all public agencies and tribal entities. To access link to the State Purchasing Division Statewide Price Agreements page, search on “Broadband” or the SPA Number (10-00000-21-00080) to get to the awards. For Additional Information, contact:
Rand Tilton: NM Broadband Program Manager rand.tilton@state.nm.us
Gar Clarke: NM Broadband Project Manager George.clarke@state.nm.us
Rand Tilton: NM Broadband Program Manager rand.tilton@state.nm.us
Gar Clarke: NM Broadband Project Manager George.clarke@state.nm.us
- Broadband Planning Consulting (6 Vendors)
- Cobb, Fendley & Associates
- Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (dba CTC Technology & Energy)
- Connected Nation, Inc
- Finley Engineering Company, Inc.
- Gartner, Inc.
- Guidehouse, Inc.
- Broadband Grant Writing (2 Vendors)
- Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (dba CTC Technology & Energy)
- Finley Engineering Company, Inc.
- Broadband Infrastructure and Systems Solutions (3 Vendors)
- Harmonix Technologies, Inc.
- Plateau Telecommunications, Inc.
- Sacred Wind/SWC Telesolutions, Inc.
Community Surveys
- Connection Check
- Connectivity Survey
- Dona Ana Broadband Connectivity Survey - online and offline versions in English and Spanish
State of NM Speed Test
State of NM Data Maps
State of NM Broadband Office
https://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/
Rand Tilton: NM Broadband Program Manager - rand.tilton@state.nm.us
Gar Clarke: NM Broadband Project Manager - George.clarke@state.nm.us
Matt Schmit, Broadband Advisor for the newly-formed state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.
Schmit will centralize and coordinate broadband activities across all agencies and internet service providers to focus on "significant broadband deployment and expansion" for the state.
Rand Tilton: NM Broadband Program Manager - rand.tilton@state.nm.us
Gar Clarke: NM Broadband Project Manager - George.clarke@state.nm.us
Matt Schmit, Broadband Advisor for the newly-formed state Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.
Schmit will centralize and coordinate broadband activities across all agencies and internet service providers to focus on "significant broadband deployment and expansion" for the state.
New Mexico Local Broadband Planning Guide
"This Guide provides a phased approach to support local communities in deploying broadband infrastructure that addresses communities’ connectivity challenges. This Guide is offered solely for informational purposes and is not intended to mandate the form, content or process of any broadband access or expansion plan, nor guaranty the efficacy or approval of any such plan." https://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/reports/NMBBP_Local_Broadband_Guidance_Final.pdf
