WAN Service via Fiber-Various District Locations ONLY-Please see RFP titled- "FY2027_Columbia_C_28006 Wan Fiber Services To Various District Locations_FINAL" for details.WAN Service via Fiber-City Locations ONLY-Please see RFP titled- "FY2027_Columbia_C_28005 Wan Fiber_City_Final" for details.Proposed service and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out in each of the RFPs.Please note that due to limitations of the Form 470's drop down bandwidth options, the correct bandwidth minimum and maximum capacity is 10Gbps -40Gbps.The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals.Please see State & Local procurement Restrictions' & bid submitted must meet state and Local procurement Restrictions.

1. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Dark Fiber — quantity 5 Fiber Strands for 5 entities; installation and initial configuration 2. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Lit Fiber — quantity 5 Each for 5 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration 3. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Dark Fiber — quantity 40 Fiber Strands for 40 entities; installation and initial configuration 4. Category 1 · Data Transmission and/or Internet Access · Leased Lit Fiber — quantity 40 Each for 40 entities; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 51200.00 Mbps; installation and initial configuration

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001189/137336/22598016-FY2027_Columbia_C_28006%20Wan%20Fiber%20Services%20To%20Various%20District%20Locations_FINAL.pdf (uploaded 2026-09-30) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001189/137336/22766926-FY2027_Columbia_C_28006%20Wan%20Fiber%20Services%20To%20Various%20District%20Locations_FINAL_%20Addendum%201_FINAL.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001189/137336/22598058-FY2027_Columbia_C_28005%20Wan%20Fiber_City_Final.pdf (uploaded 2026-09-30) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001189/137336/22766877-FY2027_Columbia_C_28005%20Wan%20Fiber_City_Final_%20Addendum%201_FINAL.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16)

Service Providers submitting proposals must do so in good faith of compliance with the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) Rule (see 47 CFR Part 54 Section 54.500(f)). Service Providers submitting proposals must be infull compliance with USACs Free Services Advisory https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/competitive-bidding/free-services-advisory/. Any offering of free services must be clearly identified in service providers bids. 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 timely, Applicant will only be responsible for paying its non-discounted share. The Service Provider acknowledges that all pricing and technology infrastructure information in its contract shall be considered as public and non-confidential pursuant to CFR Part 54Section 504 (2)(i)(ii).Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP):-Service providers bid must be the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). The proposed pricing for services and equipment must be the LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services. When services and equipment are delivered and charged, the price billed must be no higher than LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services.Bundled Services: -Any E-Rate ineligible products, services, or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services. Prices for these ineligible products or services must be allocated out of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with USAC rules which specify that the allocation methodology must be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result.District requirement:-If E-rate or district funding is reduced, not available or approved for any reason, the district reserves the right to defer, reduce or cancel any agreements entered into at the District's discretion. The district accepts no obligation for the costs incurred in responding to this Form 470 and RFPs in anticipation of being awarded a contract. The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals. Bids awarded are subject to the appropriation and availability of funds as approved by the School Board. In the event funds for the specific purpose of this solicitation are not appropriated or are insufficient, the contract may be terminated immediately without penalty or expense of any kind whatsoever. The bid award is contingent upon E-rate, availability of funds and district board approval. The district reserves the right to award this bid in whole or in part to one or more Bidders.SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration.

Annual installments of the non-discounted share of special construction charges, over 1 to 4 years

Billed entity: COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 137336 FCC Registration Number: 0002514545 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 43 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Dianna Douglas · 573-214-3900 ext. 25412 · [email protected] Technical contact: Dana Reynolds · Purchasing Department · 573-214-3713 · [email protected]

CSM Consulting Inc. · CRN 16043564 · 888-944-7798 · [email protected] Infinity Communications and Compliance, Inc. · CRN 16043605 · 661-716-1840 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001189/137336/22766931-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001189_CERTIFIED.pdf