1). Leased Dark Fiber serving 3 entities. Seeking INDIVIDUAL DEDICATED POINT-TO-POINT circuit consisting of 2-strand SINGLE MODE LEASED DARK FIBER. See section(s) LEASED DARK FIBER POINT-TO-POINT CIRCUITS and ITEM 470-DF1-27 and ITEM 470-DF2-27 in attached RFP for details.2). Leased Lit Fiber serving 3 entites. Seeking INDIVIDUAL DEDICATED POINT-TO-POINT LEASED LIT FIBER circuits (EPL, ADE NON OTU-4, or EQUIVALENT). Bandwidth of 10 Gbps. circuit. See section(s ) LEASED LIT FIBER POINT-TO-POINT CIRCUITS and ITEM 470-LF1-27 & ITEM 470-LF2-27 in attached RFP for details.3). Maintenance & Operations of leased dark fiber. See section(s) LEASED DARK FIBER POINT-TO-POINT CIRCUITS and ITEM 470-DF1-27 & ITEM 470-DF2-27 in attached RFP for details.*** IMPORTANT - quantities, units, and entities are estimates. Quantities stated in attached RFP for POINT-TO-POINT circuits (lit fiber, dark fiber, etc) are for unit pricing. Provide SEPARATE pricing for each request/option. DO NOT combine with other circuits/options. The pricing MUST NOT be bundled with other circuits/options and MUST NOT be contingent on applicant being required to purchase more than 1 circuit. Failure to meet these pricing conditions MAY be considered as non-responsive and failed technical specifications and design. BID PROPOSALS THAT PROVIDE CIRCUITS IN A POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT OR SHARED CONFIGURATION WILL BE DEEMED AS FAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN. Seeks annual installment plan for non-discounted portion of any non-recurring costs related to special construction. Payment plan over 4 years.The bid documents must be received by Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM (Pacific) or earlier, in a sealed envelope, identified by bid identifier PESD E-Rate Year 2027 RFP Bid # PLANADA-ERATE-2027-01, and addressed to Jose L. Gonzalez, Superintendent Planada Elementary School District, 9722 E Haskell Ave, Planada, CA 95365. PESD shall use the official U.S. time that is provided by the website https://www.time.gov to determine if the submission has met the deadline.NOTE: It is the total responsibility of the Vendor to return bids to PESD by the required date, time, and place. The PESD District Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The PESD District Office is closed weekends and holidays, November 11, 25 - 27; December 23 - 25 and 30 - 31, 2026; January 1 & 18, 2027; and February 15 & 16, 2027. PESD cannot receive bids after office hours or when the office is closed. If bids are to be delivered via common carrier or delivery services, vendors are cautioned that express next day AM delivery is generally not guaranteed in Planada. THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) WILL NOT DELIVER THE BIDS TO THE PLANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE LOCATION. LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.PESD WILL REJECT ANY BID SUBMISSIONS SENT VIA EMAIL AND/OR FAX.Vendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details. Please return bid in accordance to the specifications and procedures that are stated in the RFP packageVendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details.Please return bid in accordance to the specifications and procedures that are stated in the RFP package.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Dark Fiber — quantity 2 Fiber Strands for 3 entities; installation and initial configuration 2. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Lit Fiber — quantity 1 Each for 3 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 3. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Maintenance and Operations — quantity 2 Each for 3 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 4. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Dark Fiber — quantity 2 Fiber Strands for 3 entities; installation and initial configuration 5. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Lit Fiber — quantity 1 Each for 3 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 6. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Category One Maintenance and Operations — quantity 2 Each for 3 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002457/144408/22795077-Planada%20ERate%20Year%202027%20RFP%20Publish.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22)

Public Contract Codes 20118.2, 20111, and 22000. All public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 all public works contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. Vendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details. Please return bid in accordance to the specifications and procedures that are stated in the RFP package.

Annual installments of the non-discounted share of special construction charges, over 4 to 4 years

Billed entity: PLANADA ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 144408 FCC Registration Number: 0012008298 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 3 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Seng Thao · 209-381-6763 · [email protected] Technical contact: Seng Thao · 209-381-6763 · [email protected]

Merced County Office of Education · CRN 16071545 · 209-381-6725 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002457/144408/22795511-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002457_CERTIFIED.pdf