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____________________________________________________ Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Mr. Louis Carlile, Director of Library at [email protected], no later than 2:00 pm (Central) on November 3, 2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. ____________________________________________________ Proposal Delivery The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should be emailed to the office of Mr. Louis Carlile, Director of Library, at [email protected] by December 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm Central. State or local procurement rules: We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121. All bidders are encouraged to: 1. Read and follow the RFP carefully. 2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules. 3. Monitor EPC for updates and information throughout the bidding process. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal. Eligible entities: 1.