Attachment_A.xlsx

Attachment A is a pro forma contract template document from the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education for the E-Rate Category 2 Request for Qualifications (RFQ #33101-26006FAS5) covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The solicitation seeks qualified 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. Contractors must achieve a minimum combined evaluation score of 75 points to be considered for contract award. The contract term spans six fiscal years from FY26 through FY31, with the potential for multiple awards to qualified respondents.

The attachment serves as a template for contractors to submit their service offerings and pricing information. Respondents must complete the form by specifying the service item type, manufacturer, SKU number, service item description, and maximum/ceiling price for each offering. Notably, the State will not evaluate cost proposals during the initial RFQ phase; instead, submitted catalog pricing will establish the ceiling price for subsequent mini-bid processes conducted directly by educational entities. Funding for this procurement derives from the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). The solicitation does not include explicit set-aside designations or organizational restrictions, allowing qualified vendors flexibility in their participation as sources of supply for eligible educational institutions.