To ensure a fair, open, and competitive bidding process and that all vendors receive identical information, all questions, communications, and bid submissions related to this Form 470 must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date (ACD).All vendors must complete and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Failure to submit the completed worksheet may result in disqualification. There will be no bidders conference, job walk, or product/service demonstrations, either in person or remotely.Vendors must comply with all requirements and specifications contained in the attached RFP and all associated solicitation documents. Failure to comply with any stated requirement may result in disqualification. Quantities identified on FCC Form 470 are estimates only and do not constitute a commitment to purchase or guarantee that any quantity will be awarded.Vendors must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from participating in public procurement. The Applicant reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet applicable eligibility or procurement requirements.To ensure that all bidders receive the same information and have an equal opportunity to respond, the Applicant will communicate solicitation-related information, including addenda, clarifications, questions and answers, and revisions to the Form 470 or associated bid documents, exclusively through the USAC EPC Portal. Service providers are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the EPC Portal for updates, amendments, clarifications, and other information related to this solicitation. The Applicant will not be responsible for a vendors failure to review or receive information posted in the EPC Portal.

1. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 1 entity

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001593/209587/22769970-2027%20Bid%20Worksheet%20%20Hearn%20Academy.xlsx (uploaded 2026-10-16) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001593/209587/22703816-2027%20RFP%20Hearn%20Academy.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16)

The Service Provider agrees to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances. All Public Records Requests pertaining to awards resulting from this FCC Form 470 must be submitted to the designated general contact and affirm whether this request is for personal use or for a commercial purpose. Processing fees will start at $250 and may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the request, to cover administrative costs, including labor and materials, associated with the review, compilation, and fulfillment of the request.

Billed entity: HEARN ACADEMY-A BALL CHARTER SCHOOL Billed Entity Number (BEN): 209587 FCC Registration Number: 0011948460 Applicant type: School Number of eligible entities: 1 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Carla Terrian · 480-855-6325 · [email protected]

Nexus E-Rate Services, LLC · CRN 17027114 · 602-799-2639 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001593/209587/22769984-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001593_CERTIFIED.pdf