Northland Health Centers Consortium — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 134335 - Northland Health Centers Consortium Application Number: RHC46100021963 FCC Registration Number: 0016398125 Address: 55 1ST AVE E , TURTLE LAKE, ND 58575 Application Nickname: 2026 Northland Consortium Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 1 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 133875 Northland Community Health Center 74077 Northland Community Health Centers - Minot Dental 16597 Northland Health Partners Community Health Center - Turtle La ke 16596 Northland Community Health Center - McClusky 18285 Northland Community Health Center - Rolette 44314 Northland Community Health Center - Bowbells 25243 Northland Community Health Center - Rolla 73941 Northland Community Health Center - Minot 74003 Northland Community Health Center 47372 Northland Community Health Center - Ray 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 100 1000 100 1000 Mbps Yes Equipment Installation Network Management S ervices Dates and Timing What is the HCP's desired service contract length?: Up to 5 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, This is preferred 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?: 5 Day(s) Page1 Bid Evaluation Select the criteria that will be used to evaluate the bids collected. Criteria Description Evaluation Weight (%) Minimum Requirement Price 30 Other Prior experience including past perf ormance 30 Vendor must have a positive past ex perience with consortium One vendor solution 20 For equipment, install and managed services Leverage existing resources 20 to help reduce cost bidder must be a ble to utilize exiting equipment. Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: No Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address David Boggs Northland Health Cente rs Consortium Consultant (615) 472-8896 david.boggs@the usfgroup.com p.o. box 680001 , Franklin, TN 37068 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 2026 Northland Health RFP PDF.pdf Summary of the HCP's requested services. : Northland Health is going out to bid for internet service at each of its 12 locations and they would like to purchase a firewall, software, and managed services for its firewall. they are looking for a Sonic Wall TZ brand or equivilant because they have had positive experience. Page2 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan Network Plan 2026.doc 2/10/2026 3:20 PM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone David Boggs Consultant Consultant The USF G roup Consultant david.boggs@the usfgroup.com (615) 472-8896 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: David Boggs Email: david.boggs@theusfgroup.com Phone: (615) 472-8896 Employer: The USF Group Title: Consultant Employer’s FCC RN: 0023949100 Certifier’s Full Name: David Boggs Digital Signature: David Boggs Date and time: 2/10/2026 3:21 PM EST Page4