Attachment_A.xlsx

Attachment A is a pro forma contract template developed by the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education for the E-Rate Category 2 procurement (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. Services encompass networking equipment, cabling, routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, caching systems, and managed broadband solutions. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, with a response deadline of December 12, 2025, and a pre-response conference scheduled for October 27, 2025. Respondents must achieve a minimum combined score of 75 points based on mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications to be considered for award. The contract term extends six fiscal years from FY2026 through FY2031.

The attachment requires contractors to submit catalog pricing with identified service item types, manufacturer SKU numbers, service item descriptions, and maximum or ceiling prices. The State will not evaluate cost proposals during the initial RFQ evaluation phase; instead, submitted catalog pricing will serve as the ceiling for subsequent mini-bid processes conducted by individual educational entities. Funding for all services derives from the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). The procurement structure allows for multiple awards to qualified respondents, providing flexibility for educational institutions to select technology solutions meeting their specific needs. Interested vendors should contact procurement specialist Jordan Jackson at jordan.t.jackson@tn.gov or 615-253-7825 for additional information or clarification.