There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email. Clay Community Schools seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek a multipathed and independent fiber connection with symmetrical bandwidth at 6 Gbps scalable to 20 Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at Technology Office, 501 East Jackson Street, Brazil, IN beginning July 1, 2027. The service request above lists a minimum and maximum capacity that is different from that listed in the RFP. This is due to the limited dropdown options in EPC. The values listed in the RFP and this narrative reflect the applicant's needs. Please provide laddered pricing in all bids and contracts. ___________________________________________________ Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to William Milner, Technology Director at Email: erate@clay.k12.in.us, no later than 2 PM Eastern time on November 18, 2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided on the CCS website: http://www.clay.k12.in.us/rfp. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. ___________________________________________________ Proposal Due Date Proposals will be received by William Milner, Technology Director at Email: erate@clay.k12.in.us, until 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on December 18, 2026. The School Corporation Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The Board of School Trustees or their designee will, in the exercise of their sole discretion, determine which proposal(s) offer the best means of servicing the interests of the School Corporation. The exercise of this discretion will be final.

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