Attachment_D.xlsx

Attachment D is a catalog pricing template for the State of Tennessee 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 to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Tennessee Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools. Respondents were required to submit proposals by December 12, 2025, with a pre-response conference held on October 27, 2025. The contract term spans six fiscal years from FY2026 through FY2031, with evaluation based on mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications requiring a minimum combined score of 75 points for consideration.

Attachment D specifically functions as a pricing submission form requiring contractors to provide catalog entries organized by service item type, manufacturer, SKU number, service item description, and maximum or ceiling price. The State will not evaluate cost during the RFQ phase; instead, submitted catalog pricing will establish ceiling prices for a subsequent mini-bid process 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 may result in multiple awards to qualified respondents, allowing educational institutions flexibility in selecting technology solutions that meet their specific infrastructure and networking needs.