NRVNWA History
Broadband planning in the NRV formally began in 2003 and resulted in the New River Valley Telecommunications Plan in June 2005. The plan was developed by the New River Valley Planning District Commission-Telecommunications Committee with funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Telecommunications Plan recommended establishing an authority to lead broadband projects toward implementation. The New River Valley Network Wireless Authority was established in March, 2008 between Pulaski County and the Giles County Industrial Development Authority.
Authority members include:
- Peter Huber, Pulaski County
- Tim Barnes, Pulaski County
- Chris McKlarney, Giles County
- Bernie Cosell, Giles County
- Keith Holt, Joint Representative
Authority Staff Support:
- Kevin Byrd, NRVPDC-Executive Director
- Regina Elsner, NRVPDC-Regional Planner
BTOP Maps
Proposed Fiber Route
Last updated on April 10, 2012
Completed Fiber Route
Blue: Existing Citizens Fiber Network
Red: New Citizens Fiber Network
Last updated on October 10, 2013
Project Timeline
Engineering RFP Issued
December 10, 2010
Engineering RFP Due Date
December 28, 2010
Selection of Engineering Firm
December 31, 2010
Engineering Contract finalized
January 20, 2011
Engineering Firm Begins Work
January 21, 2011
Proposed Engineering/Staking Complete
April 15, 2011
Bid Package Posted on Website and Email Notification Sent to Registered Vendors
April 27, 2011
Pre-Bid Meeting – mandatory
May 3, 2011 9:00am
Construction Contractor Bids Due
May 12, 2011
Bid Evaluation – Construction Contractor Selected
May 17, 2011
Construction Begins
June 13, 2011
Bid Package Posted on Website and Email Notification Sent to Registered Vendors
August 17th, 2012
Addendum 1 To Contract IV on Website and Email Notification Sent to Registered Vendors
August 29th, 2012
Addendum 2 To Contract IV on Website and Email Notification Sent to Registered Vendors
August 31st, 2012
Construction Contractor Bids for Contract IV Due
September 11th, 2012 at 4:00pm
Construction Ends
May 31, 2013
Engineering Contract Ends
June 28, 2013