Independence Health System Consortium — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 116919 - Independence Health System Consortium Application Number: RHC46100021956 FCC Registration Number: 0009659202 Address: 1 HOSPITAL WAY , BUTLER, PA 16001 Application Nickname: FY 2026-E Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 8 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 83534 Frick Hospital 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 1.544 100000 1.544 100000 Mbps Yes Equipment Dates and Timing What is the HCP's desired service contract length?: Up to 3 Year(s) Will the HCP consider bids with contract extension language?: Yes 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 34 Leverage existing resources 33 Bid items must be compatible with e xisting network and satisfy the need s of the HCPs Other Prior Experience, including past per formance 33 No negative experiences with biding companies Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: Yes Disqualifying factors: Failure to follow the bidding guidelines in the RFP may result in your bid being rejected. Bids Received on or after the ACSD will not be considered bids for this filing Failure to send the Bid to bids@channelford.com Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address Steve Rau Independence Health S ystem Consortium CEO (818) 625-1050 steve@channelfo rd.com 7095 Hollywood Blvd , Los An geles, CA 90028 RFP and Summary 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 Independence Circuit RFP 2026_Final_Filing E.docx Summary of the HCP's requested services. : Data services to be used for network connectivity, Internet connectivity, and Voice Transmission Please see attached circuit list Page2 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan Independence Network Plan 2025_ Final.docx 2/10/2026 12:06 PM EST Other RFP Independence Circuit RFP 2026_Fi nal_Filing E.docx 2/10/2026 12:06 PM EST Other Circuit List 116919 RFP Circuit List E-2026.xlsx 2/10/2026 12:07 PM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone Greg Hall Consultant Funding An alyst Channelfor d Associate s Inc Consultant greg@channelfor d.com (972) 814-3998 Steve Rau Consultant CEO Channelfor d Associate s Inc. Consultant bids@channelfor d.com (805) 495-3255 Lisa Medina Consultant COO SpectraCor p Technolo gies Group INc. Consultant bids@channelfor d.com (972) 671-1700 Page3 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: Greg Hall Email: greg@channelford.com Phone: (972)814-3998 Employer: Channelford Associates Inc Title: Funding Analyst Employer’s FCC RN: 0021353289 Certifier’s Full Name: Greg Hall Digital Signature: Greg Hall Date and time: 2/10/2026 12:08 PM EST Page4