Solicitation%20Notice%20for%20RFQ%2033101-26005FAS5%20E-Rate%20Category%201%20Broadband%20(FY26-FY31).pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ 33101-26005FAS5
- Issued by
- Davidson County, Tennessee
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This solicitation notice is issued by the State of Tennessee Department of Education and represents a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #33101-26005FAS5) for E-Rate Category 1 Broadband services. The procurement seeks to establish multiple contracts for broadband services supporting Local Education Agencies (LEAs), Public Charter Schools, and State Special Schools across Tennessee. Services include internet access, transport services, and related network configurations aligned with the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-Rate program). A Pre-Response Conference is scheduled for October 20, 2025, with a proposal deadline of December 8, 2025. Contract awards are anticipated in January 2026, with an initial contract term spanning fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
The RFQ is structured as a multiple-award schedule designed to create a competitive environment among qualified service providers. Respondents must submit catalog pricing to participate in subsequent USAC mini-bid processes, though cost will not be directly evaluated during the initial qualification phase. Evaluation will focus on providers' ability to deliver reliable, high-speed internet connectivity that meets federal E-Rate program requirements. Local Education Agencies will conduct mini-bid events among awarded contractors, with price being the most heavily weighted factor in subsequent selection processes. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Complete solicitation details are available through the Tennessee Central Procurement Office website or by contacting Genell Jordan, Sourcing Account Specialist, at 615-532-7202 or Genell.Jordan@tn.gov.
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02-18-21 RFP-POST
Event RFQ 33101-26005FAS5
Solicitation Notice
October 14, 2025
Service Providers:
The State of Tennessee has issued a solicitation requesting proposals to provide service to the state. Your organization may be interested in responding. Please note the following solicitation highlights.
ID # RFQ 33101-26005FAS5
Scope of Service E-Rate Category 1 Broadband (FY26-FY31)
Procuring State Agency Department of Education
Proposal Deadline December 8, 2025
Contact Information Genell Jordan | Sourcing Account Specialist Central Procurement Office Tennessee Tower, 3rd Floor 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243
p. 615-532-7202
Genell.Jordan@tn.gov
The entire solicitation document and other current state solicitations and notices relating to professional service procurements are published on the Internet at:
https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html
To download the subject document detailing all relevant specifications and directions, please visit this web page and locate the Solicitation Identification Number referenced above. The solicitation document is also available by communicating with the above-referenced contact person.
NOTICE: A number of unrelated solicitations and notices are also posted at the web site identified above. Please exercise care in selecting and downloading the correct solicitation document of interest to you.
We appreciate your interest in doing business with the state of Tennessee and hope that you will consider responding to this and other professional service requests for proposals.
mailto:Genell.Jordan@tn.gov https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html
02-18-21 RFP-POST
Event RFQ 33101-26005FAS5
Genell Jordan | Sourcing Account Specialist
Central Procurement Office Tennessee Tower, 3rd Floor 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243
p. 615-532-7202 Genell.Jordan@tn.gov mailto:Genell.Jordan@tn.gov
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