Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 17268 - Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. Application Number: RHC46100022074 FCC Registration Number: 0017512393 Address: 20 DUNCAN ST , WARSAW, NY 14569-1017 Application Nickname: RBHN HCF FY2026-08 Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 4 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 23821 United Memorial Medical Center 12/31/2028 58397 RRH - Riedman Campus 12/31/2028 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 5000 15000 5000 15000 Mbps Yes Installation Network Management S ervices 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 30 Other Vendor Support and Technical Assi stance 25 Minimum Score of 12 Leverage existing resources 30 Minimum Score of 12 Other Adequacy of Proposal 15 Minimum Score of 7 Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: Yes Disqualifying factors: Please see RFP Document for disqualification factors. Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address Peter Appleton Western New York Rura l Area Health Education Center, Inc. Program M anager (585) 786-6275 pappleton@r-ahe c.org 20 Duncan Street , Warsaw, NY 14569 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 RBHN HCF RFP FY2026-08.pdf RFP-FY2026-08-Locations-For-Vendors.xlsx Summary of the HCP's requested services. : Recurring and nonrecurring costs associated with broadband and dark fiber (or equivalent) services, equipment, and the installation & provisioning thereof. Page2 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan Network Plan FY2026.pdf 2/18/2026 1:50 PM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone 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: Peter Appleton Email: pappleton@r-ahec.org Phone: (585) 786-6275 Employer: Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. Title: Program Manager Employer’s FCC RN: 0017512393 Certifier’s Full Name: Peter Appleton Digital Signature: Peter Appleton Date and time: 2/18/2026 3:06 PM EST Page4