Publish Date: March 11, 2026
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Download the Broadband RFP Documentation
See bottom of page for questions and answers regarding the Broadband Deployment and Services Project.
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
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.
The following are questions and/or comments submitted by prospective bidders for the Broadband Deployment and Services Project:
- Question: Given the delay due to re-issuing and awarding the RFP, is there flexibility on the completion date? What are the updated expectations?
- Response: Currently, there is no flexibility in the completion date of December 31, 2026. In an appropriate situation, we would seek and request an extension.
- Question: What is the total amount of grant funding available to the winning ISP?
- Response: 8 million is available.
- Question: Does the $2,600 per passing assumption include drops and/or home equipment costs? Additionally, what take rate is being assumed?
- Response: The $2,600 does not include drops and/or home equipment costs. No take rate is assumed.
- Question: Given the importance of permitting to underground construction timelines, is the Borough committed to prompt review and approvals? What approval pace should be assumed (e.g., feet per week)? Will there be a dedicated resource assigned? Is there a defined plan and timeline for utility locates?
- Response: The Borough will use our best efforts to provide prompt review and approvals within our control. Review and approvals by the Borough will be provided within 72 hours. Yes, a dedicated individual will be assigned at the municipal level. The defined plan and timeline for utility locates will be determined by the NJ One Call.