This Request for Proposals (RFP) is official notification of the need for professional services. This RFP is being issued to solicit a response and accompanying documentation from Internet Service Providers qualified to deploy, operate, and maintain a broadband internet network ensuring that currently unserved and underserved premises in Carroll County Maryland are served by high-speed broadband. A submittal does not guarantee that the Applicants will be contracted to perform any services but only serves notice that the Applicant desires to be considered. Carroll County is not responsible for any costs incurred by the Applicants for the preparation of any materials required for responding to this RFP.