Northern Lakes Community Mental Health — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 35409 - Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Application Number: RHC46100021887 FCC Registration Number: 0015754385 Address: 105 HALL ST UNIT A , TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 Application Nickname: 2026FY Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 8 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 134333 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health - TC Crisis Center 35674 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health - Traverse City 16380 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health - Cadillac 134709 NLCMH TC Crisis Center Munson DMarc 16382 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health - Houghton Lake 16381 Northern Lakes Community Mental Health - Grayling Requested Services Type of Services Description for Other Min Download Speed Max Download Speed Min Upload Speed Max Upload Speed Speed Unit Allow Bids for Similar Services Data 1 1 1 1 Gbps No Data 100 100 100 100 Mbps No Data 1 1 1000 1000 Mbps Yes Dates and Timing What is the HCP's desired service contract length?: Equal to 3 Year(s) Will the HCP consider bids with contract extension language?: Yes, This is preferred Will the HCP consider bids for month-to-month contracts?: Yes What is the HCP's desired time to publicly post this request for services?: 28 Day(s) What is the HCP's expected bid evaluation period after the public posting?: 14 Day(s) Page1 Bid Evaluation Select the criteria that will be used to evaluate the bids collected. Criteria Description Evaluation Weight (%) Minimum Requirement Price 40 Vendor's cost of products and servi ces. Other Prior experience, including past per formance 20 Prior experience of the vendor and client references, and/or citations fro m prior projects where equal service s have been provided for projects of similar size and scope Management capability, includ ing solicitation compliance 20 The extent to which the vendor com plied with instructions in this RFP (s olicitation), ability of management to comply with Health Care Connect F und requirements. For broadband a nd voice services, this includes vend or’s demonstrated ability to mitigate down time during initial implementati on as well as potential future upgrad es. For all goods and services, NLC MH costs and personnel time requir ed to implement proposed services will be taken into account here. Othe r considerations may apply as well. Contract modification provisio ns 20 Contract has provisions to upgrade and/or downgrade and allowances f or service and site substitutions as n eeds dictate without penalty or exte nding the term, and contract explicitl y allows for voluntary extensions at t he end of the first term. Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: Yes Disqualifying factors: 1. Vendors must provide services that are compatible with existing network. Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address Theresa Ramsey Northern Lakes Commu nity Mental Health Consultant (989) 614-7393 theresa@rhccons ult.com 1520 kNOCH rOAD , GAYLO RD, MI 49735 RFP and Summary Page2 Is the HCP likely to request more than $100 000 in program support from this request for services?: Yes Do state, Tribal, or local procurement rules require the HCP to include an RFP with this request for services application?: No Will the HCP be including an RFP with this application?: Yes Request for Proposal 2026.pdf Summary of the HCP's requested services. : This request for proposal establishes support for continued network broadband services at six member sites. The services requested will provide continued connectivity to each site as specified in Table 1.1 and network diagrams attached. Page3 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan Network Plan 2026.pdf 2/6/2026 11:33 AM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone Theresa Ramsey Consultant Consultant d/b/a RHC Consulting Consultant theresa@rhccons ult.com (989) 614-7393 Page4 Certifications ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to submit this request on behalf of the healthcare provider or c onsortium. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that I have examined this request and all attachments, and to the best of my knowle dge, information, and belief, all statements contained herein and in any attachments are true. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services has complied with any applicable stat e, Tribal, or local procurement rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that all requested RHC Program support will be used solely for purposes reasonabl y related to the provision of health care service or instruction that the health care provider is legally authorized to pr ovide under the law of the state in which the services are provided. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services satisfies all of the requirements under section 254 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 254, and applicable Commission rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking support has reviewed and is compliant with all applicable RHC Program requirements. ✓ I understand that all documentation associated with this request, including a copy of the signed Request for Service s (FCC Form 461), any bids/contracts resulting from the FCC Form 461 posting, scoring sheet, and other informatio n that was used in the decision making process, must be retained for a period of at least five years pursuant to 47 C FR § 54.631, or as otherwise prescribed by the Commission's rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services is a nonprofit or public entity that falls within one of the seven categories set forth in the definition of health care provider listed in 47 CFR §54.600 of the Commission's rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services is physically located in a rural area a s defined in section 47 CFR § 54.600 of the Commission's rules, or is a member of a consortium which satisfies the majority-rural composition requirements set forth in 47 CFR § 54.607 of the Commission's rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the services will not be sold, resold, or transferred in consideration for money o r any other thing of value. Signature Name: Theresa Ramsey Email: theresa@rhcconsult.com Phone: (989) 614-7393 Employer: d/b/a RHC Consulting Title: Consultant Employer’s FCC RN: 0024948176 Certifier’s Full Name: Theresa Ramsey Digital Signature: THERESA RAMSEY Date and time: 2/6/2026 11:33 AM EST Page5