ATTACHMENT F - Mandatory Requirements Checklist - RFP 758 2600000280.xlsx

This is a Mandatory Requirements Checklist for RFP 758 2600000280, a KCNA Wholesale Services Re-Bid managed by the Commonwealth. The vendor selected through this procurement will be responsible for leasing Dark Fiber Services and/or Lit Fiber Services to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to expand broadband access throughout the Commonwealth. The vendor must utilize KCNA's existing fiber optic cable and telecommunications equipment infrastructure for service delivery. Proposals that fail to demonstrate compliance with all seven mandatory requirements will be deemed non-responsive and will not be evaluated further.

The mandatory requirements establish specific operational and service delivery parameters for the selected vendor. The vendor must agree to offer non-discriminatory agreements to all ISPs without favoring any vendor affiliates, implement a fee structure consisting of non-recurring construction or initialization fees and monthly maintenance charges, rely on KWOC for network service provision, charge applicable transport fees, and assume full responsibility for construction and maintenance of all fiber optic lines and equipment installed. Additionally, the vendor must comply with the Service Level Agreement Form outlined in Attachment I. Offerors must indicate "YES" for each requirement in the checklist submitted with their Technical Proposal to remain eligible for consideration.