Attachment_A.xlsx

Attachment A is a pro forma contract template for the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education E-Rate Category 2 procurement (RFQ #33101-26006FAS5) covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The solicitation seeks service providers to deliver internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. The RFQ was issued on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, and a pre-response conference scheduled for October 27, 2025. The contract term spans six fiscal years from FY26 through FY31.

The attachment serves as a catalog pricing submission form requiring respondents to enter their contractor name, select service item types from a dropdown menu, provide manufacturer SKU numbers, include service item descriptions, and specify maximum ceiling prices for each offering. Respondents must sign and provide their legal entity name on the form. Notably, the State will not evaluate cost during the RFQ phase; instead, respondents must submit catalog pricing that will serve as ceiling prices for subsequent mini-bid processes conducted by individual educational entities. The procurement is funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program), and multiple awards may be made to qualified respondents. Contractors must achieve a minimum combined score of 75 points based on mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications to advance in the procurement process.