Attachment_A%20_02_03_26.xlsx

Attachment A is a pro forma contract template for the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education's 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. Services encompass networking equipment, cabling, routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, caching systems, and managed broadband solutions. 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 extends for six fiscal years from FY2026 through FY2031. The template requires respondents to provide contractor name, service item type (selected from a dropdown menu), manufacturer SKU number, service item description, and maximum/ceiling price for each catalog item.

The State will not evaluate cost during the RFQ evaluation phase; instead, respondents must submit catalog pricing that will serve as a ceiling for future mini-bid processes conducted by individual educational entities. All services are funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). Respondents must achieve a minimum combined score of 75 points across mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications to be considered for award. The solicitation allows for multiple awards to qualified respondents, providing educational institutions flexibility in selecting technology solutions. Procurement specialist Jordan Jackson can be contacted at jordan.t.jackson@tn.gov or 615-253-7825 for additional information regarding the solicitation.