Latest Update: New Mexico is expected to begin publishing “BEAD Eligible” BSL data by November 1 at the latest.
The New Mexico BEAD Prequalification Window opened on September 16, 2024, with a final submission deadline set for November 1, 2024. Stay competitive in the tech landscape by ensuring your submissions are both timely and compliant.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is now accepting prequalification applications for the BEAD program. This critical prequalification process enables prospective applicants to showcase their expertise in planning, financing, deploying, and maintaining broadband networks while ensuring commercial viability and adherence to legal and regulatory standards. OBAE aims to streamline the prequalification phase ahead of the official application acceptance later this year. Notably, the initial BEAD Prequalification Application was released on September 1, 2024, marking a significant step in enhancing broadband access across the state.
New Mexico BEAD Timeline Overview:
- September 16, 2024: The BEAD Prequalification Submission Window opened.
- October 14, 2024: Submit by the Priority Deadline for an expedited review process.
- November 1, 2024 (or earlier): Priority applications will receive decisions.
- November 1, 2024: Final Deadline for all submissions.
Stay informed and ensure you meet these critical deadlines to leverage the opportunities available through the BEAD program.
About the Prequalification Phase
The primary goals of the prequalification phase are to establish clear criteria for evaluating potential candidates and to ensure that only the most qualified individuals or entities proceed to the next stage of the selection process. This phase aims to assess capabilities, experience, and resources, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing the overall efficiency of the project.
Objectives of the Prequalification Phase
- Filter applicants who do not meet minimum criteria, ensuring OBAE evaluates only those organizations that satisfy federal and state requirements and are positioned to achieve BEAD Program objectives.
- Provide OBAE the opportunity to assess qualifications and resolve any issues, allowing prospective applicants to concentrate on crafting robust proposals, confident that their qualifications have been reviewed and validated.
- Allocate additional time for OBAE to request clarifications and supplementary information from applicants.
Prequalification Factors
The BEAD Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) mandates that states ensure all prospective subgrantees are equipped to execute funded activities while adhering to relevant laws. Furthermore, these entities must implement key cybersecurity measures and supply chain risk management best practices.
The BEAD NOFO identifies seven essential qualifications that Eligible Entities must evaluate in potential subgrantees to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Financial Capability
- Managerial Capability
- Technical Capability
- Compliance with Regulations
- Operational Capability
- Ownership Structure
- Other Sources of Public Funding
This framework ensures a thorough evaluation and compliance.
About The New Mexico BEAD Plan
The U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is allocating $42.45 billion in federal funding to enhance high-speed internet access nationwide. New Mexico’s BEAD Plan aligns with the Internet for All initiative, driving efforts across the state.
A comprehensive Five-Year Action Plan is under development, grounded in thorough data collection and stakeholder engagement. This includes an “Initial Proposal” submitted to the NTIA for assessment, which outlines the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion’s strategic approach to optimizing the allocation of $675 million in federal BEAD funding. The focus is on extending broadband infrastructure to unserved regions within the state. To secure full funding, New Mexico will deliver a Final Proposal to NTIA detailing its grant-making strategy.
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