Request for Proposal Issued
Issues RFP
SWIFT will issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for eligible funding areas for each county in Southwestern Ontario, including Niagara and Caledon
Proposal Development
Receive Proposals
Service providers design and submit network proposals for the construction of new broadband infrastructure capable of providing 50/10 service or better in eligible funding areas.
Evaluation and Assessment
Review Proposals
A team consisting of SWIFT staff and one municipal representative will review all eligible proposals. Eligible proposals will then be evaluated against the assessment criteria set out in the RFP to ensure funding is awarded to projects that maximize the reach of high-speed connectivy to underserviced communities.
Approved Projects
Award Contracts
Once proposals are selected and contracts are awarded the Ontario Government will announce all successful projects, including construction timelines.
Final Outcome
Implementation
Network build is complete delivering high-speed internet to many more rural areas to help grow businesses and connect people to online resources, services, friends and family.
