Lookout Mountain Community Services - Consortium — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 43580 - Lookout Mountain Community Services - Consortium Application Number: RHC46100022088 FCC Registration Number: 0024618480 Address: PO BOX 1027 , LA FAYETTE, GA 30728 Application Nickname: 43580 - 461 - FY2026 Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 3 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 43548 Cornerstone 43547 Summerville Outpatient Clinic 43540 Lafayette Outpatient Clinic 43557 Kaleidoscope South 44045 FOPC 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 Network Management S ervices Data 100 2000 100 2000 Mbps Yes Installation 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 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?: 28 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 Leverage existing resources 10 Utilize existing physical infrastructur e Reliability of service 20 Minimal downtime Bandwidth 20 100mb Fiber Other Prior experience/Past performance 20 Positive prior experience Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: No Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address KAREN MAXEY Lookout Mountain Com munity Services - Cons ortium (706) 638-5580 karenm@lmcs.or g 501 MIZE STREET , LAFAYE TTE, GA 30728 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 RFP FY 2026 USAC v2.pdf Summary of the HCP's requested services. : Lookout Mountain Community Services (LMCS) is seeking proposals for broadband data services, network management services, and associated installation to support its clinical and administrative operations across multiple service locations within its Northwest Georgia service area. The purpose of this request is to establish secure, reliable, and scalable advanced data communications infrastructure connecting LMCS facilities. These services are essential to support electronic health records (EHR), telehealth delivery, cloud-based applications, secure data exchange, Voice over IP (VoIP), and other mission-critical clinical and operational systems. As the primary public behavioral health provider in a predominantly rural region, LMCS serves a high percentage of individuals who are low income and who reside in rural and high-cost areas. Robust broadband connectivity and professionally managed network services are necessary to ensure equitable access to care, continuity of operations, and secure transmission of protected health information in compliance with federal and state regulations. The requested services will: Improve access to behavioral health and developmental disability services through enhanced telehealth and digital service delivery Increase reliability, uptime, and performance of clinical systems across all locations Support secure inter-site connectivity and data exchange Reduce service disruptions that disproportionately impact rural and underserved populations Ensure rates are reasonably comparable to those available in urban markets, consistent with the goals of the Healthcare Connect Fund Program Installation services are Page2 required to establish or upgrade infrastructure necessary to provision broadband connectivity and network management at each eligible site. Network management services are requested to ensure proactive monitoring, cybersecurity protections, performance optimization, and rapid incident response to minimize operational downtime. These investments are necessary to maintain modern healthcare delivery standards, promote health equity in rural communities, and support LMCS’s mission of providing quality, accessible, and cost-effective services throughout its service area. Page3 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan USAC Network Plan 2026.pdf 2/19/2026 10:33 AM EST Other Cost Allocation Letter 2026 Cost Allocation Letter 2026.pdf 2/19/2026 10:34 AM EST Other Letter of Exemption 2026 Letter of Exemption 2026.pdf 2/19/2026 10:34 AM EST Other Project Evaluators USAC Rural Healthcare Project Eva luators 2026.pdf 2/19/2026 10:34 AM EST Other Viable Source of Funding 2026 Viable Source Letter of Funding 202 6.pdf 2/19/2026 10:34 AM EST Network Plan 2568976-Response to USAC Feb 2 026.pdf 2/25/2026 4:12 PM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone 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: KAREN MAXEY Email: karenm@lmcs.org Phone: (706) 638-5580 Employer: LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SERVICES Title: Employer’s FCC RN: Certifier’s Full Name: KAREN MAXEY Digital Signature: Karen Maxey Date and time: 2/19/2026 10:35 AM EST Page5