Attachment_A%20_02_03_26.xlsx

This is Attachment A of a Pro Forma Contract submitted by the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services and Department of Education for the E-Rate Category 2 RFQ (33101-26006FAS5) covering fiscal years 2026-2031. The attachment functions as a pricing template requiring respondents to provide catalog pricing information for eligible service items. Respondents must complete the form by entering their legal entity name, selecting service item types from a dropdown menu, providing manufacturer SKU numbers, including detailed service item descriptions, and listing maximum/ceiling prices for each offering. The solicitation seeks service providers to deliver internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for Local Education Agencies, 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 pricing submission represents ceiling prices for a subsequent mini-bid process where educational entities will conduct competitive bidding among qualified respondents. The State of Tennessee will not evaluate cost during the initial RFQ phase; instead, evaluation will focus on mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications, with respondents required to achieve a minimum combined score of 75 points for consideration. All services are funded through the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). The contract may allow for multiple awards to qualified respondents, establishing a source of supply for eligible entities to select technology solutions meeting their specific infrastructure needs. Potential vendors seeking additional information or clarification should contact procurement specialist Jordan Jackson at jordan.t.jackson@tn.gov or 615-253-7825.