Cheer MHC- Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System — Rural Health Care posted service request (Telecom)

FCC Form 465 General Information HCP: 27206 - Cheer MHC- Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System FCC Registration Number: 0029434859 Address: 120 OMNI DR , MCMINNVILLE, TN 37110-1331 Application Nickname: Funding Year: 2026 Application Number: RHC46500002567 Funding Priority: Priority 2 Main Contact Who is the main contact for this request? secondaryWithEcert - Greg Mason First Name: Greg Middle Initial (Optional): Last Name: Mason Organization Name: Cheer MHC- Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Title: Financial Analyst Phone: (615) 879-7726 Extension (Optional): Fax (Optional): Email: gmason@vbhcs.org Address Line 1: 413 Spring Street Address Line 2: City: Chattanooga State: TN Zip Code: 37405 Requested Services Type of Services Description for Other Min Download Speed Max Download Speed Min Upload Speed Max Upload Speed Speed Unit Number of Lines Allow Bids for Similar Services Data 100 1000 100 2000 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 Page 1 Will the HCP consider bids for month-to-month agreements? No 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? 2 Day(s) Bid Evaluation Criteria Description Evaluation Weight (%) Minimum Requirement Price 50 Bandwidth 10 100 Mbps One vendor solution 25 Reliability of service 10 99% Other MPLS MESH 5 100Mb Does the HCP have any disqualifying factors that will remove bids or bidders from consideration? Yes Describe the disqualifying factors: Inability to serve all locations RFP & Summary 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? No Please provide a summary of the HCP's requested services. If an RFP is attached above, summarize that document: Identified Anticipated Application(s) and Use(s) of Supported Connection Category: Interactive Light Distance learning/ training during business hours Heavy Real-Time remote examination, consultation, and/or monitoring 24/7 Heavy video conferencing 24/7 Heavy voice services 24/7 Category: Transactional Moderate transmission of large files 24/7 Category: Bulk Moderate transmission of large files 24/7 Category: Miscellaneous Backup/redundant connectivity 24/7 Page 2 Additional Documentation Description Document Uploaded On Declaration of Assistance Have any consultants, service providers, or any other outside experts, whether paid or unpaid, aid in the preparation of the FCC Form 465, RFP, bid evaluation or network plan? No Page 3 Certifications ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to submit this request on behalf of the applicant. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant has complied with all applicable state, Tribal, or local procurement rules. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that all requested RHC Program support will be used solely for purposes reasonably related to the provision of health care service or instruction that the applicant is legally authorized to provide under the law of the state in which the services are provided. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services is a nonprofit or public entity that falls within one of the categories set forth in the definition of health care provider listed in 47 CFR §54.600, or the applicant seeking supported services has received conditional approval of eligibility pursuant to 47 CFR § 54.601(c) and expects to qualify as a nonprofit or public entity health care provider that falls within one of the categories set forth in the definition of health care provider listed in 47 CFR §54.600, before the end of the funding year for which the supported services are requested. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services is physically located in a rural area as defined in 47 CFR § 54.600 or is a member of a consortium that satisfies the majority-rural composition requirements set forth in 47 CFR § 54.607, or the applicant seeking supported services has received conditional approval of eligibility pursuant to 47 CFR § 54.601(c), and the applicant (i) expects to be physically located in a rural area as defined in 47 CFR § 54.600 before the end of the funding year for which the supported services are requested, or (ii) plans to be a member of a consortium which satisfies the majority-rural composition requirements set forth in 47 CFR § 54.607 before the end of the funding year for which the supported services are requested. ✓ If applying for conditional approval of eligibility, I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant seeking supported services has provided a written notification to potential bidders that the entity’s eligibility is conditional and specify the estimated eligibility date pursuant to § 54.601 (c)(2). ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant has reviewed and will comply with all applicable RHC Program requirements. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that I have examined this request and all attachments, and to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, all statements contained herein and in any attachments are true. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the supported services will not be sold, resold, or transferred in consideration for money or any other thing of value. ✓ I certify under penalty of perjury that the applicant satisfies all of the requirements under section 254 of the Communications Act and applicable Commission rules. ✓ I understand that all documentation associated with this request must be retained for a period of at least five years pursuant to 47 CFR § 54.631, or as otherwise prescribed by the Commission's rules. Signature Certifier’s Full Name: Greg Mason Digital Signature: Greg Mason Date: 02/26/2026 Page 4