This project encompasses the following:1. The installation of secure and dedicated fiber optic connectivity between the Hub site: Lennox School District Office (10319 Firmona Avenue Lennox, CA 90304) and 5 school sites and 1 Non-Instructional Facility (NIF) for a total of 6 circuits. 2. The fiber shall connect the district office with each of the Lennox School District school sites.3. WAN Contract: The district office shall have a minimum data connection to each of the 6 sites of 10 Gigabits per second (10,000Mbps) and a maximum of 20 Gigabits per second (20,000Mbps). Please provide bids on the following speeds: 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps. This WAN contract will a 5-year contract from 7/1/2027 to 6/30/2032. If vendor configuration requires a core, bearer, or collector circuit, please fill in the optional section for those circuits. 4. The ISP connection to the hub site will be a 10 Gbps circuit, to the district office with the option to add additional 10 Gbps immediately without the need for additional construction or additional circuits as District bandwidth needs increase over the term of the contract. This contract will be a 3-year contract starting 1/1/2027 through 6/30/2030 with the option of 2 voluntary extensions which will bring the full term to 6/30/2032. District also requests a 60-month contract with no voluntary extensions as an optional configuration.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 6 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 2. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 6 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 10240.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 3. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 6 Each for 6 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 4. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Internet Access and Data Transmission Service — quantity 1 Each for 6 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/Form470/270001341/143495/22659621-2027_Lennox_ISP_WAN_RFP_FINAL.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-01) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001341/143495/22778732-Lennox_EFP2026_3_Addendum1.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-19)

1) E-RATE CONTINGENCYThe project herein may be contingent upon the approval of funding from the Universal Service Funds Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate). 2) SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTSa. Service Providers are required to be in full compliance with all current rules issued by the FCC and USAC throughout the agreement period of any Agreement entered. b. Service Providers are responsible for providing a valid SPIN number. c. Service Providers are responsible for providing a valid FCC Registration Number (FCC RN) at the time the Proposal is submitted. d. Service Providers are responsible for providing evidence of FCC Green Light Status e. Products and services must be delivered before billing and E-Rate discounting can commence. At no time may the Service Provider invoice before July 1, 2027.f. Prices must be held firm for the duration of the associated E-Rate Funding Year(s) or until all work associated with the project is complete (including any Agreement and USAC-approved extensions).g. Goods and services provided shall be clearly designated as E-Rate Eligible. Non-eligible goods and services shall be clearly called out as 100% non-eligible or shall be cost allocated to show the percentage of eligible costs per USAC guidelines. i. the awarded Service Provider is expected to reply within 3 days to questions associated with its proposal.j. The awarded Service Provider is required to send copies of all forms and invoices to the Applicant prior to invoicing USAC for pre-approval. k. Service providers must comply with the FCC rules for Lowest Corresponding Price ("LCP"). l. Service providers must not propose any equipment or services found to pose a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain as required by FCC rules. m. SPAM and/or robotic responses will be disqualified from consideration.n. Contingency fees not pre-approved by the Applicant will not be allowed.3) SERVICE PROVIDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a. The Service Provider acknowledges that no change in the products and/or services specified in its proposal will be allowed without prior written approval from the Applicant and a USAC service substitution approval. b. The Service Provider acknowledges that all pricing and technology infrastructure information in its proposal shall be considered as public and non-confidential.c. The Service Provider acknowledges that its offer is considered to be the lowest corresponding priced. (reserved). e. This offer is in full compliance with USACs Free Services Advisory 4) INVOICING a. The Service Provider agrees to bill and receive a portion of the payment for the provisions of goods and services described herein directly from USAC via the FCC Form 474 Service Provider Invoice (SPI). The Applicant will only be responsible for paying its nondiscounted share of costs and does not intend to use the BEAR process (FCC Form 472). Alternatively, should the Applicant decide that it is in the best interest of the Applicant to file an FCC Form 472, the Applicant will inform the Service Provider of its intent.b. The Service Provider agrees that it will not invoice USAC for equipment or services that have not been delivered to and accepted by the Applicant and installed. If equipment is being drop-shipped to the Applicant and the Applicant is responsible for installing the equipment, the Service Provider may not invoice USAC until equipment is received and accepted by the Applicant. c. All Service Provider invoicing to USAC must be completed within 120 days from the last day of service. Should the Service Provider fail to invoice USAC in a timely manner, the Applicant will only be responsible for paying its non-discounted share.5) FCC/USAC AUDITSThe E-Rate program requires that all records be retained for at least ten (10) years from the last date of service provided on a particular funding request. 6) PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL GOODS AND/OR SERVICES AND AGREEMENT TERMDuring the term of any Agreement resulting from this RFP/RFB/RFQ, the Applicant may elect to procure additional or like goods and/or services offered by the Service Provider. Such services shall be negotiated and obtained via an official amendment to this Agreement and approval by the Applicant's Governing Board. All terms, conditions, warranties, obligations, maintenance and support of said goods or services shall have a coterminous expiration date with the original date of this Agreement. The Applicant shall not enter into a separate Agreement for said goods or services. Service Providers must state in their proposal that they acknowledge, accept and agree with coterminous expiration conditions.7) TARIFFSApplicant expects that the Service Provider will familiarize themselves with the impact that any unknown tariff(s) on manufacturers products are appropriately accounted for in the respondent's fee proposal.

Billed entity: LENNOX ELEM SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 143495 FCC Registration Number: 0012900536 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 8 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Raul Gomez · 424-772-9966 · [email protected]

CSM Consulting Inc. · CRN 16043564 · 888-944-7798 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001341/143495/22778734-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001341_CERTIFIED.pdf