OpenairBoston.Net has posted responses to 22 questions raised from its RFI and is circulating a new address for additional RFI submissions before the group crafts its RFPOpenairBoston.Net has posted responses to 22 questions raised from its RFI and is circulating a new address for additional RFI submissions before the group crafts its RFP.
The responses are presenting a clearer picture of the group’s expectations for the network to be deployed in Boston. I know you’ll want to see these responses but be aware that a number of them still leave an indefinite picture regarding the city of Boston’s commitments to and requirements of the network.
For instance, it is not clear yet whether the city of Boston will contract directly with OpenairBoston (OAB) for network services or will purchase them from a retailer on the network.
Another key concern is whether the city may independently engage with a vendor to deploy a similar network. According to the RFI responses posted today, “‚Äö?Ѭ?the city provides OAB with rights sufficient to accomplish its mission. While the city is free to grant additional rights, we believe that once the network is complete this is unlikely. As part of our ongoing relationship with the city, we will seek to leverage common infrastructure where feasible. However, public safety and homeland security networks often require special purpose and possibly redundant infrastructure.”
Many more issues are addressed, including how OAB will deal with trade secrets and whether it will enter into a non-disclosure agreement if asked (it will).
You can click here to access all of the responses.
Future requests for information should be addressed to:
Karl P. Fryzel, Esq.
Edwards Angell Palmer Dodge
111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA02199
And anyone seeking help in preparing an RFI response can submit questions by e-mail to
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