INConcertCare Consortium — Rural Health Care posted service request (HCF)

General Information HCP or Consortium: 134519 - INConcertCare Consortium Application Number: RHC46100022169 FCC Registration Number: 0029437720 Address: 500 SW 7TH ST STE 300 , DES MOINES, IA 50309-4545 Application Nickname: ICC - EIHC Funding Year: 2026 Funding Priority: Priority 7 Consortium Participating Sites HCP Number Name LOA Expiry 134529 Eastern Iowa Health Center 06/30/2029 134530 Eastern Iowa Pediatric Center 06/30/2029 134531 Eastern Iowa Health Center Urgent Care 06/30/2029 134532 Eastern Iowa Dental Center 06/30/2029 134533 Eastern Iowa Health Center Administrative Office 06/30/2029 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 200 1000 200 1000 Mbps Yes 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, 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?: 7 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 Price of Service Personnel qualifications, inclu ding technical excellence 30 3 References for Same or Similar S ervices Other Service Capacity & Scalability 20 To Extent Possible Technical support 10 Single Point of Contact Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration?: Yes Disqualifying factors: No 498ID Main Contact Name Organization Title Phone Email Address Chrystal Matthew s INConcertCare Consort ium CEO (337) 302-3764 chrystal@elitepro gramspecialists.c om 711 E. Ascension St. Suite 56 9 , Gonzales, LA 70737 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?: Yes Will the HCP be including an RFP with this application?: Yes INConcertCare Consortium RFP_EIHC_FY26.docx Summary of the HCP's requested services. : The Consortium Member is soliciting proposals for the provision of primary and redundant public Internet access services, as well as long-term leased or owned private network (Intranet) services. The scope includes the design, engineering, implementation, and ongoing management and monitoring of a secure broadband network infrastructure. Proposed solutions must include all components necessary to ensure full functionality of the services, along with a detailed breakdown of all associated costs. The member is not seeking a single provider solution. Bidders may propose a solution related to the particular services and/or equipment for which they have the capacity to provide. Requested Contract Term: Month to month and up to 3 years Page2 Additional Documentation Document Type Description for Other Document Uploaded On Network Plan INConcertCare Consortium Network Plan_EIHC.docx 2/22/2026 1:26 PM EST Declaration of Assistance Name Organization Type Title Employer Nature of Relationship Email Telephone Chrystal Matthew s Consultant CEO Elite Progr am Special ists Consultant chrystal@elitepro gramspecialists.c om (337) 302-3764 Caitlyn Bass Consultant Executive A ssistant Elite Progra m Specialis ts, LLC Paid Servic e caitlyn@epsfirm. com (225) 494-3635 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: Chrystal Matthews Email: chrystal@eliteprogramspecialists.com Phone: (337) 302-3764 Employer: Elite Program Specialists Title: CEO Employer’s FCC RN: 0027714672 Certifier’s Full Name: Chrystal Matthews Digital Signature: Chrystal Matthews Date and time: 2/22/2026 1:27 PM EST Page4