SAMPLE RESPONSE TO
NARBHA Telemedicine Network
Telecommunications Requests For Proposal

It is recommended that bidders copy the entire text of the RFP and then answer each question, whether or not it seems redundant and whether or not you have provided this information previously, as shown in the sample answers (in red) below. RFP responses with missing or incomplete answers will not be considered. If you have questions about how to answer a question, please contact Nancy Rowe, nancy.rowe@narbha.org.

John Doe Telecom Response to
RFP#100261: Community Counseling Centers,
Show Low to Flagstaff T1
RFP Response Date: December 1, 2006

  1. Provide name, address, and telephone number of bidding company.
    John Doe Telecom, XXX Telecom Way, State, Zip, Area Code + Phone No.
  2. Provide pricing for 24-month and 36-month terms.
    See questions 3 and 4
  3. State monthly recurring cost.
    24-month MRC: $1200 36-month MRC: $1000
  4. State non-recurring cost.
    24-month NRC: $0 36-month NRC: $0
  5. If there is an installation charge, describe exactly what services the charge covers.
    There is no charge for installation (NOTE: If there is an installation charge, you are required to explain what it covers.
  6. Provide name of carrier.
    ACC Business, a Division of AT&T
  7. State whether the bid is for meet-point service and, if so, with what carrier(s).
    This bid is NOT for meet-point service
  8. Provide name(s) of billing party/parties.
    ACC Business, a Division of AT&T
  9. Provide documentation that the billing party/parties is/are in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
  10. Provide Universal Service SPIN number(s) of billing party/parties.
    143001113
  11. Provide the date the bid expires.
    December 31, 2006
  12. Unless the bidder is already providing T1s on the NARBHA Telemedicine Network, provide the names and phone numbers of at least three references (preferably from other telemedicine networks and preferably in Arizona) for the bidder.
    Jane Doe, Director of MIS, Arizona Health Inc., xxx-xxx-xxxx
    Jane Joe, Telemedicine Manager, Health of Arizona, xxx-xxx-xxxx
    G.I. Joe, WAN Manager, Healthy Telemedicine of Arizona, xxx-xxx-xxxx
  13. Unless the carrier is already providing T1s on the NARBHA Telemedicine Network, provide the names and phone numbers of at least three references (preferably from other telemedicine networks and preferably in Arizona) for the carrier. Carriers currently providing service on the NARBHA Telemedicine Network are: Qwest, Electric Lightwave, Frontier/Citizens, MCI/Verizon, AT&T, and Wholesale Carrier Services.
    AT&T is already providing T1s on the NARBHA Telemedicine Network.
  14. Describe the route the T1 circuit will take.
    Most direct route from CKL1 to CKL2 using a combination of the AT&T network and local service providers' networks, though the actual circuit design cannot be specified until the order is placed.
  15. If quoting Qwest service, provide documentation according to the FCC Tariff that this pricing is correct.
    Not applicable
  16. State that bidder will provide to NARBHA a copy of the contract countersigned by the carrier within 30 days of Customer’s providing the signed contract to bidder. Failure to provide the countersigned contract within 30 days will result in NARBHA’s and Customer’s option to decline future bids from this bidder.
    John Doe Telecom will provide to NARBHA a copy of the contract countersigned by the carrier within 30 days of Customer’s providing the signed contract to John Doe Telecom. John Doe Telecom acknowledges that failure to provide the countersigned contract within 30 days will result in NARBHA’s and Customer’s option to decline future bids from John Doe Telecom.
  17. Acknowledge the following: The deadline for installation of this T1 circuit after receipt of the signed contract from Customer is 60 days. Failure to install the circuit within this time frame will result in NARBHA’s and Customer’s option to decline future bids from bidding party and/or carrier. Failure to install the circuit within 90 days after receipt of the signed contract from Customer will constitute a breach of agreement and will result in termination of the contract.
    John Doe Telecom acknowledges that the deadline for installation of this T1 circuit after receipt of the signed contract from Customer is 60 days. John Doe Telecom acknowledges that failure to install the circuit within this time frame will result in NARBHA’s and Customer’s option to decline future bids from John Doe Telecom and/or ACC Business, a Division of AT&T. John Doe Telecom acknowledges that failure to install the circuit within 90 days after receipt of the signed contract from Customer will constitute a breach of agreement and will result in termination of the contract with any termination charges waived.