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RHCPP RFP Status
Posted: 7/23/2010 4:19 pm
Keeping our future participant sites and vendors in the loop on the RHCPP is a top priority for us. We've added this page for updates on where we are at in the RFP process from posting through awards. Additionally, for general information on the process (time line and communication process) click here:
RFP 2:
All projects are in the install phase. Turn up times will vary depending on the complexity of the project. We anticipate all 21 sites to be online by August 2010.
RFP 3:
All sites are in the installation phase. We anticipate all sites to be up and operational by the end of August 2010.
RFP 4:
Most funding commitment letters have been recieved. All RFP 4 sites are moving into the installation phase.
RFP 5:
All contracts have been submitted for all RFP 5 sites. OHN in is now waiting for the Funding Commitment Letters from USAC.
RFP 6:
All funding commitment letters have been recieved and all projects are moving into the installation phase.
RFP 7:
All RFP 7 awards have been made and are pending the end of the protest period.
RFP 8:
All RFP 8 awards have been made and are pending the end of the protest period.
RFP 9:
RFP 9 is being reviewed by USAC and we anticipate the round posting in mid-August. We currently have less than 15 sites involved in this round.
RFP 10:
We are preparing the final information to submit this round to be posted for bid by USAC. We currently anticipate this round posting in mid to late August and there will be almost 50 sites involved. The bid period for this RFP round will be extended to 42 days to give all bidding vendors more time to submit their bids.
FCC Seeks Public Comment for Changes to National Broadband Plan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it is making changes to the National Broadband Plan, which is designed to assist thousands of health providers at hospitals and clinics in the U.S. who lack adequate broadband access and capability. The announcement, made July 15, begins a 30-day open window for public comment. Comments can be sent to: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW; Washington, DC 20554 or via email, fccinfo@fcc.gov.
To view a video of the Open Commission meeting in its entirety, click here.
Updates to the FCC’s National Broadband Plan include the development of a permanent $400 million fund to further broadband infrastructure and build out of health information capabilities in rural areas. This financial support is an additional funding opportunity, outside of the current Rural Health Care Pilot Program (RHCPP) of which Oregon Health Network (OHN) manages for the state, and the standard Rural Health Care Program (RHC).
Progress at the OHN Network Ops Center
26 provider sites are actively connected to and being monitored by our Network Operations Center!