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FLORIDARURALBROADBANDALLIANCE,LLC

REQUESTFORBIDSNETWORKSOFTWARE

RFB

2011

03,

SOFTWARE

I.INTRODUCTION

A.GeneralInformation

Florida Rural Broadband Alliance, LLC (FRBA) is requesting bids from qualified firms to provide the

requirednetworkSoftwaretocompletetheFRBAWirelessMiddleMileNetwork inFlorida. This isan

SOFTWAREONLYbid,noinstallationservicesarebeingsoughtaspartofthisprocurement. ThisRFBis

forthepurchaseofSoftwarefortheFRBAprojectasdescribedmorefullyherein.

FRBA isanewly formedLimitedLiabilityCompany,establishedspecifically forthepurposeofbringing

Broadband services to the region. The company formed through the regional cooperation of local

governments, economic development agencies and community activists from rural disadvantaged

communities located in15Florida countiesdesigned tomeet theessentialandadvancedbroadband

network needs of unserved and underserved communities in the Northwest Florida Rural Area of

Critical Economic Concern and the South Central Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACECs).

These RACECs consistofCalhoun, Franklin,Gadsden,Gulf,Holmes, Jackson, Liberty andWashington

Counties in the Northwest Florida region and Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and

OkeechobeeCounties,aswellastheunincorporatedareaof Immokalee inCollierCounty inthesouth

centralregionofFlorida.

TheAmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentAct(ARRA)providedtheDepartmentofCommercesNational

Telecommunicationsand InformationAdministration (NTIA)and theU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturesRural Utilities Service (RUS)with $7.2 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United

States.Ofthosefunds,theActprovided$4.7billiontoNTIAtosupportthedeploymentofbroadband

infrastructure, enhance and expand Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI), encourage

sustainable adoption of broadband service, and develop andmaintain a nationwide publicmap of

broadbandservicecapabilityandavailabilitythroughtheBroadbandTechnologyOpportunitiesProgram

(BTOP). FRBA was awarded a BTOP grant in the amount of $23,693,665 pursuant to BTOP award

#NT10BIX5570122onAugust1,2010 to funddeploymentof theFRBARuralMiddleMileNetworks

NorthwestandSouthCentralRegionalProjects. TheFRBAprojectwillbuildnewMiddleMilebroadband

infrastructure,whichwillextendthehighspeedinternetbackbonecapacitytolocal lastmileproviders

and community anchor institutions in order to serve vital public sector services and private sector

commercialcustomerswithintheRACECs. TheProjectmustbecompletedandthegrantclosedoutby

August1,2013. Asaresult,timeisoftheessenceinperformanceofalltasksnecessaryforsatisfythese

deadlines,includingtheprocurement,deliveryandinstallationofthenetworkSoftware.

Thisprocurementwillbe financedusing federalassistanceauthorizedby theAmericanRecoveryand

ReinvestmentActof2009 (ARRA). Any contract resulting from this solicitationwill require that the

vendorandanysubcontractorcomplywithallprovisionsoftheARRAandtheBTOPprogram.

Respondentsmust certify, by submission of their bid, that neither the vendor nor its principals is


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presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded

fromparticipationinthistransactionbyanyfederaldepartmentoragency.

FRBA supportsDrug FreeWorkplace Policies and is an EqualOpportunity Employer (EOE).Qualified

applicantsandvendorsareconsideredforemploymentwithoutregardtoage,race,color,religion,sex,

nationalorigin,disability,orveteranstatus.

FRBAencouragesparticipationfromlocallyowned,minorityowned,femaleownedanddisabledowned

smallbusinesses.Proposersshouldindicateintheirproposalwhetherandtowhatextenttheircompany

orothersparticipatingintheirbidsatisfysuchcriteria

ForadditionalinformationaboutFRBA,theProjectandtheGrant,pleasereviewthefollowing:

FRBAwebsiteatwww.weconnectflorida.com FRBA BTOP Award Information: http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/grantee/floridarural

broadbandalliance BTOPRecipientHandbook:

http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/files/BTOP_Recipient_Handbook.pdf

B.TIMEREQUIREMENTS

Allbidsmustbereceivedbythedateandtimespecifiedbelow. Bidsreceivedaftertheduedateand

timewillnotbeacceptedorreviewed.

ProposedCalendar

Duedateforbidsby5:00p.m.EST October21,2011

ContractExecution ByNovember15,2011

PurchaseOrdersIssued ByNovember15,2011

C. DELIVERYINSTRUCTIONS

Tobeconsidered,one(1)signedoriginal,markedOriginalandfive(5)copies,markedCopyofyour

bidmustbereceivedbyFRBAby5:00p.m.onOctober21,2011atthefollowingaddress:

FloridaRuralBroadbandAlliance

RFB201103,SOFTWARE

1211NorthWestShoreBoulevard,Suite715

Tampa,Florida33607

8132324887phone


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The titleof theRFB, including theRFBNumbermustbe indicatedon theoutsideshippingordelivery

labeltoallowsortingofresponsestobyvariousSoftwaretypes.Respondentswishingtosubmitbidsfor

multiple FRBA SoftwareRFBsare required to submit separate responses foreachRFB. Anypackage

containingresponsesformultipleRFBsmayberejected.

Additionally, thevendorshallcompletethePricingWorksheetLabeledRFB201103,SOFTWARE and

send via electronicmail to SabrinaWilliams at [email protected], alongwith an electronic

copyoftheBidresponsebytheduedate.

FRBA isnotresponsible for inconsistenciesbetween theelectronicversionandthehardcopiesofany

respondent'sbid. By submissionof its electronic andoriginalbids, theBidderacknowledges thatall

pricingcontainedthereinisaccurateandcanberelieduponbyFRBAinmakinganawardregardlessof

theformofsubmissionoftheinformation.

D. COMMUNICATIONSANDADDENDA

1. Anyquestions shouldbe emailed to SabrinaWilliams at [email protected].

Questions and Answers to all questions will be promptly posted to the FRBA website

www.weconnectflorida.com. SabrinaWilliamscanbereachedat8633854900.

2. FRBAwillrecordresponsesto inquiriesandanyadditionalsubmittalinstructionsinthe

formofwrittenaddendatothisRFBontheFRBAwebsite.

3. If revision to the RFB becomes necessary for any reason, FRBAwill providewritten

addendawhichwillbepostedontheFRBAwebsite.

4. ItistheresponsibilityofallrespondentstovisittheFRBAwebsiteregularlytoobtainany

updates. Each respondent should check thewebsite on a daily basis. Failure to acknowledge any

addenda shall not relieve the respondent of compliancewith the terms thereof. FRBA assumes no

responsibilityfororalinstructions.

E. REVIEWPROCESS

1. FRBAwillreviewallBidsreceivedbythedateandtimedueandwillselectoneormore

qualifiedBiddersforcontractaward.

2. FRBAwillevaluateall complete,on timeBidsandwill select theBid(s) that, solelyatFRBAsdiscretionare the lowest responsive and responsiblebidders thatbestmeet the interestsof

FRBA.

3. FRBA maintains the right to request clarifications of information submitted and to

requestadditionalinformationofanyrespondent.FRBAshallbethesolejudgeofitsownbestinterest

andthequalificationsofrespondents.


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4. FRBAmay requestadditional information froma respondentonly for thepurposeof

clarifying the respondents Bid. Such additional informationwill be requested inwriting, (electronic

and/orhardcopy) includinganexplanationastothenatureofthe inquiry, instructionsforresponding

anddeadline for submittinga response. Information submittedafter thedeadline for respondingwill

notbeconsideredbyFRBA.

5. If FRBA determines that additional information should be obtained from all valid

respondents, all respondentswill receive an identical request for information following the process

describedabove.

6. AllawarddecisionsmadebyFRBAwillbefinal.

7. Finalselectionandcontractnegotiationswillbegovernedbythelawsandprocurement

regulationsofFRBA,theBTOPandARRAProgramsandanyotherapplicableregulations.

8. Each selected Bidder will enter into a Standard Software Purchase Agreement with

FRBA.Aproposed formpurchaseagreement is includedherein forconvenience. Respondentsshould

review theproposedcontract formand indicateanyobjectionsor requestedchanges tothestandardcontract termsandconditionswithin theirBid response. ThisRFBdoesnotconstituteandofferora

contractwithanyrespondent. Acontractoragreementisnotimplieduntilacontractisapprovedand

executedbyFRBA.

F. GUIDELINESFORBIDDERS

1. FRBA reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted or to waive any non

substantialirregularitiesinsubmittalswhereversuchrejectionorwaiverisinthebestinterestofFRBA.

Intheeventallsubmittalsarerejectedorwaived,FRBAreservestherighttoresolicitforotherqualified

respondents.

2. FRBA reserves the right to retain all bids submitted and to use any ideas in a bid

regardlessofwhether thatbid isselected. Submissionofbid indicatesacceptanceby the firmof the

conditionscontained inthisRequestforBids,unlessclearlyandspecificallynoted inthebidsubmitted

andconfirmedinthecontractbetweenFRBAandthefirmselected.

3 There isnoexpressedorimpliedobligationforFRBAtoreimburserespondingfirmsfor

anyexpensesincurredinpreparingbidsinresponsetothisrequest.

4. The deployment of the FRBANetworks is contingent upon the continued receipt of

ARRABTOPfunds. Althoughthedisruptionoffunds isunlikely,allprospectiverespondentsshouldbeawarethatthispossibilityexists. Intheeventoffundsdisruption:(a)theFRBAprojectschedulemaybe

modified; (b) the projectmay be suspended, extended, or cancelled; and/or (c) FRBAmay delay or

terminatecontractsorordersasnecessary.

5. The vendormust identify all subcontractors thatwillbe paidmore than tenpercent

(10%) of the overall project budget. Additionally, the vendor must provide the role of each

subcontractor, the subcontractors experience in that role, and the vendors relationship with the


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subcontractor.Allsubcontractorsmusthaveatleastoneyearofexperienceintheservicestheywillbe

providing.

Inanysubcontractsenteredintobythevendorfortheperformanceofservices,thevendorshallrequire

thesubcontractor,totheextentoftheservicestobeperformedbythesubcontractor,tobeboundto

thevendorbythetermsoftheContractand/orPurchaseOrderandtoassumetowardthevendorallof

theobligationsand responsibilities that thevendor,by theContractand/orPurchaseOrder,assumes

towardtheproject.AllsubcontractorsshallbeboundbytheGrantregulationstothesameextentasthe

vendor. FRBAreservestherighttoreceivecopiesofandreviewallsubcontracts,althoughthevendor

maydeleteormaskanyproprietary information, includingpricing,contained insuchcontractsbefore

providingthemtoFRBA.

Themanagementofany subcontractorwillbe the responsibilityof thevendor,and thevendor shall

remainresponsible fortheperformanceof itssubcontractorstothesameextentas ifthevendorhad

notsubcontractedsuchperformance.Thevendorshallmakeallpaymentstosubcontractorsorsuppliers

ofthevendor.ExceptasotherwiseagreedinwritingbyFRBAandthevendor,FRBAwillnotbeobligated

for direct payments for the services other than to the vendor. FRBAs written approval of any

subcontractorengagedbythevendortoperformanyobligationundertheContractshallnotrelievethevendorofanyobligationsorperformancerequiredundertheContract.

6. Eachvendor(basedonfederaltaxID)maysubmitonlyonebidasaprimarycontractor.

However,anysuchvendormaybenamedasasubcontractorinotherbids.

7. A vendormay revise a bid on its own initiative at any time before the deadline for

submission.Thevendormustsubmittherevisedbidinthesamemannerastheoriginalwassubmitted.

Innocasewillastatementof intenttosubmitarevisedbid,orcommencementofarevisionprocess,

extendthebidduedate.

G. PRICINGANDDELIVERYREQUIREMENTS

1. The vendor is responsible to deliver all items in new, unharmed and marketable

conditiontoFRBA.Thevendor isresponsible forreplacingany itemsdamagedduringshippingorthat

otherwisearrivenot ingoodworkingorder.Thevendor is responsible foranyandallcostassociated

withdelivery.Shipmenttrackinginformationmustbesenttotheprojectteamonceitisavailable.

All items shouldbe shipped freeonboard tooneof twoFRBAwarehouse locations foreach

networkbuild. ApproximatelyhalfofthetotalSoftwareorderwillbeshippedtoeachlocation:

FloridaRuralBroadbandAllianceSouthNetworkWarehouse

c/o:RapidSystems

1155Highway17North

Wauchula,FL33873

FloridaRuralBroadbandAllianceNorthNetworkWarehouse

Locationtobedetermined;thelocationshallbeinthe32321zipcode.


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AllpricingreflectedintheBidresponseshallbeinclusiveofshippingcostsandrequiredwarranties.

2. AllSoftwaremustbedeliveredwithinfourweeksafterreceiptofapurchaseorder. The

availabilityofSoftwarewithinthisrequiredtimeframeisarequirementforaresponsivebid.

3. All Softwarewill become the property of FRBA once it is delivered and accepted by

FRBA.

4. Allprices,costs,andconditionsoutlinedinavendorsbidshallremainfixedandvalidfor

acceptancefor1yearstartingupontheexecutionofaPurchaseAgreement.

5. FRBA is aware that many hardware/Software manufacturers are offering special

discountsfortheBTOPprojects.Vendorsshouldcontactthemanufacturer(s)toobtainthebestpricing.

H. SOFTWARETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

1. AcompleteSoftwarelistisprovidedinSectionIIIbelow.

2. AllSoftware,transmissionmethods,andsystemsmustbeindustrystandard.Industry

standard isdefined as themost current version of relative standard(s) set by anAmericanNational

Standards Institute (ANSI)or InternationalOrganization forStandardization (ISO)accreditedStandards

Developing Organization (SDO), such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),

TelecommunicationsIndustryAssociation(TIA),orElectronicIndustriesAlliance(EIA). AllSoftwaremust

beRestrictionofHazardousSubstances(RoHS)compliant.

3. AllSoftwaremustbenewandnotrefurbishedorused.

4.

AllSoftware

must

include

a5year

warranty.

Pricing

reflected

on

the

bid

pricing

form

shall include the requiredwarranty. Failure toprovide this requiredwarrantywill result in yourbid

beingdeemednonresponsive.

5. All computer andnetworkinghardware, services, and applicationsmust support IPv6

andmust conform to themandatory components of the Profile for IPv6 in theU.S.Government

Version1.0 (USGV6) (or laterversion). If thereareanyexceptions, thevendormustprovideexplicit

detailsofnonconformancebythecomponentalongwithagoodfaithestimateofwhenthecomponent

willbefullyconformant.

6. Brand Name or Equal: The overall reliability of the network is dependent on the

reliability of its network Software and the compatibility of such Software with existing network

elements. Therefore,thelistofSoftwarespecifiedinSectionIIIincludesspecificmanufacturersandpart

numberstoensurethatallnetworkelementswillbecompatible. Anyrespondentofferingpricing for

othermanufacturers equivalentpartsmustprovide the information specified in Section III forBrand

NameEquivalentsandincludemanufacturerspecifications/datasheetsforallproposedalternatives. All

Softwaremustbemanufacturedbyarecognizedmarketleaderwithatleastfive(5)yearsofexperience.Any proposed equivalent products not meeting the minimum criteria for compatibility and

manufacturerhistory/experiencemaybe rejected fromconsideration. FRBA shalldeterminewhether

anyBrandNameEquivalentmeetsthesecriteriaanditsdecisionshallbefinal.


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II.BIDREQUIREMENTS

A. GENERALREQUIREMENTS


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i.TitlePage

Titlepage showing theRequest forBids subject; the firmsname; thename,address,and telephone

numberofacontactperson;andthedateofthebid.

ii.TableofContents

iii.TransmittalCoverLetter

Asigned letteroftransmittalbrieflystatingthevendorsunderstandingof thecommitmenttodeliver

theSoftwarewithin the timeperiod,a statementwhy the firmbelieves itself tobebestqualified to

providetheSoftwareandastatementthatthebidisafirmandirrevocableofferforoneyear.Thecover

lettermustbesignedbyanindividualauthorizedandempoweredtobindthevendortotheprovisions

ofthisRFBandanyContractawardedpursuanttoit. Eachbidshallstipulatethatitispredicatedupon

thetermsandconditionsofthisRFBandanysupplementsorrevisionsthereof.

iv.DetailedBid

ThebidresponseshouldaddressallthepointsoutlinedintheRequestforBids Thebidresponseshould

bepreparedsimplyandeconomically,providingastraightforward,concisedescriptionoftheproposers

capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Request for Bids. While additional data may be

presented,thefollowingsubjectsmustbeincluded.Theyrepresentthecriteriafordeterminingifabidis

responsive.

Thedetailedbidresponseshallcontainthefollowinginformation:

SectionA.ExecutiveSummary

Provideanexecutivesummarywiththefollowinginformation:

Overviewofthevendorsfirm;VendorCapabilities.Describe the firm'sexperienceand capabilities inprovidingproducts similar to

those requested in this RFB, including the ability tomeet the availability and delivery requirements

statedintheRFB.

SectionB.FirmQualificationsandExperience

Thebidshouldstate thesizeofthe firm, thesizeof the firmsaccountteam,andanoverviewofthe

firmsexperienceindeliveringtheproductsspecifiedintheRFB

SectionC.

BidPricingForm

In this section vendorsmust complete the detailed bid pricing form for all requested Software. AcompleteSoftwarelist isprovided inSectionIIIbelow. Provideapriceforeachitem listed inclusiveof

shippingandtaxes. Thepricequotemustbeafirmbideffectiveforaminimumofoneyear.

B. SectionD.Implementation/ShippingSchedule

ProvidedocumentationandassurancethatthevendorwillbeabletodeliverSoftwarewithin4weeks

after receipt of a purchase order. Include an implementation/shipping schedule, byweek, showing


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wheneach itemwillbedelivered.Provideabriefoverviewofhow the implementation schedulewas

devisedandwillbeexecuted. Provideinformationonthevendorsprojectmanagementcapabilities.

SectionE.Exceptions/AlternativestoRFBRequirements

All exceptions to the requirements of this RFBmust be delineated in this section of the vendors

responsetotheRFB;otherwise,allrequirementsofthisRFBwillbeconsideredtobeacceptablebythe

vendor. For thebid tobe considered,proposedalternativesmustbe identifiedandexplained in this

section. Anyexceptionsorproposedvariationsinthestandardcontractlanguageshouldbespecifiedin

thissection.

SectionF.ExecutedCertifications. Thebiddershallincludeexecutedcopiesofallrequiredcertifications

attachedtothisRFB.

III. SOFTWARELIST

Quantity PartNumber Description Unit

Price

ExtendedPrice Delivery

Time(in

days)

10 39400529 Microsoft

Exchange

StandardCAL

Single

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense

UserCALUser

CAL


ExchangeServer

EnterpriseSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense

10 6VC01288 MicrosoftWin

RmtDsktpSvcs

CALSngl

License/Software

AssurancePack


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Microsoft

VolumeLicense1

LicenseUserCAL

UserCAL

10 76N02439 Microsoft

SharePoint

EnterpriseCAL

Single

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense

UserCALUser

CAL

1 H0400231 Microsoft

SharePoint

ServerSngl

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense1

License


SharePoint

StandardCAL

Sngl

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense1

LicenseUserCAL

UserCAL

10 PGI00280 Microsoft

Exchange

EnterpriseCAL

Sngl

License/SoftwareAssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense1

LicenseUserCAL

UserCALw/

Services


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10 R1800130 Microsoft

Windows

ServerCALSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense

UserCAL

40 P7101032 Microsoft

Windows

Server

Datacenter

Single

License/Software

AssurancePack

Microsoft

VolumeLicense1

Proc

1 Solarwinds

IncludesStorage

manager,backup

profiler,User

devicetracker,

LanSurveyor

15 SUBPRO4010 SugarCRMPro 3

Years

1 SugarCRM

StandardRemote

JumpStart

1 QuickbooksEnt.

5Licenses

1 FishbowlServer

andClient

Inventory

Management

ControlSoftware

*VendorsmayproposedifferentSoftwarefromthemanufacturerandpartnumberspecifiedabovebut

allSoftwaremusthaveequalorbetterfeaturesetsthanthemodelslistedabove.


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Vendorsproposingtofurnish"equal"productsinaccordancewith"BrandNameorEqual"provisionsof

thisRequestforBidsshallprovidethefollowingdescriptionforeachproductforwhichasubstitutionis

proposed:

BRANDNAME

ProductEqual:______________________________

Manufacturer'sName:____________________________________

Address:____________________________

City,State,Zip:______________________________

ProductName(Ifany):____________________________________

Productmake,orcatalogdescription:___________________________________

If"equal"productsareproposed,provideadetaileddescriptionofeachproductproposedincluding

manufacturerspecification/datasheets.


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IV. REQUIREDCERTIFICATIONS

GRANT AWARD CONDITIONS

TheVendorandallsubcontractors,agreetocomplywithallprovisionsandtermsandconditionsof

the award and all applicable federal and state statutes. They include, but are not limited to, the

following:

DepartmentofCommerceFinancialAssistanceStandardTermsandConditions AwardSpecificSpecialAwardConditions 15CFRPart14,UniformAdministrativeRequirementsforGrantstoInstitutionsofHigher

Learning,HospitalsandOtherNonprofitsandCommercialOrganizations

OMBCircularA87 OMBCircularA133 OMBCircularA122 DOCAmericanRecoveryActAwardTerms74FR33104,74FR41676,74FR42644 AmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentActof2009 2CFRPart1326,SubpartCGovernmentwideDebarmentandSuspensions 15CFRPart28,NewRestrictionsonLobbying CopelandAntiKickbackAct DavisBaconAct Sections103and107oftheContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct

Inaddition,thefollowingrequirementswillbemet,asapplicable:

Vendor shall provide all information needed for FRBA reporting to the NTIA, to meet allreporting deadlines. Failure to provide the information on a timely basis could impact the

approvalofanypendingpayrequests. Any past, present or potential conflicts of interest,whether real or in appearance shall be

avoidedasprovidedinChapter15CFRPart14.

Vendorcertifiesthat its firmoranyof itsprincipals (meaningofficers,directors,partners,andpersonshavingprimarymanagementorsupervisoryresponsibilitieswithinthebusiness)arenot

currently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal entity.

Inaddition,itiscertifiedthatneitherthefirmnoranyofitsprincipalshavenot,withinathree

yearperiodprecedingthisoffer,beenconvictedoforhadajudgmentrenderedagainstthemfor

anyof the following: fraudora criminaloffense in connectionwithobtaining,attempting to

obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract, violation of

Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers, or committed

embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false

statements,taxevasion,orreceivingstolenproperty.Itisfurthercertifiedthattheabovelisted

arenotpresentlyindictedfororcriminallyorcivillychargedbyagovernmententitywithanyof

these offenses. The undersigned further certifies that the respondent (vendor) or any of its

principals have not, within a threeyear period preceding this offer, had any contracts

terminated fordefaultbyany Federalagency. Theundersignedagrees to immediatelynotify

FRBAofanychangethatoccurs inthisstatusupuntilthetimetheawardofthisprocurement

hasbeenmade.Ifitisdeterminedthattherespondent(vendor)signedthisproposal(purchase


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order,requestforproposal)whileknowinglywithholdinginformationthatwouldhavemadethe

firm ineligibleforacontractundertheseprovisions, inadditiontootherremediesavailableto

thegovernment,FRBAmayterminatethecontract.

Respondentherebyagreestoandcomplieswiththispledge.

Name: _________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________


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REFERENCES

Please provide the following information (three references) describing your experiencewith similar

projects

NameofClient Project(What,When,Where)

ClientContactInformation

(Name,Phone,Email)


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EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER(EOE)STATEMENT

Bysubmittingabidinresponsetothissolicitation,therespondentagreesto: Notdiscriminateagainstanyemployeeorjobapplicantbecauseoftheirrace,creed,color,sex,maritalstatusornationalorigin; Postacopyofthispledgeinaconspicuousplace,availabletoallemployeesandjobapplicants. Placeorcausetobeplacedastatementinallsolicitationsoradvertisementforjobapplicants,

includingsubcontracts,thattheRespondentisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.


Name: _________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________


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MBE/WBE/DBEBUSINESSPARTICIPATION

MinorityBusinessParticipation

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged BusinessEnterprise (DBE) participation is encouraged. It is the goal of the NFBA to consider (a) a respondents

qualificationasanMBE/WBE/DBEand/or(b)therespondentscommitmenttoutilizeotherMBE/WBE/DBEin

fulfillingitsobligationsontheproject.

ThesupplermayprovideanMBE/WBE/DBEParticipationStatementwithintheRFBresponse:

Anexplanation/narrativeofhowtherespondentand/oritssubcontractorsqualifyasanMBE/WBE/DBEfortheproject.

ListofthelocallycertifiedMBE/WBE/DBEfirmsthatwillbeutilizedontheprojectincludingtheservicesorSoftwaretheyareabletoprovide.

DescribethemethodologyformonitoringtheMBE/WBE/DBEparticipationonacontinuingbasis.

RespondentqualifiesasanMBE/WBE/DBEParticipantYes[ ]No[ ]

Name: _________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________


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CONFLICTOFINTERESTSTATEMENT

Bysubmittingabidinresponsetothissolicitation,therespondentagreesthat:

Respondentisawareoftheconflictofinterestprovisionspecifiedin15CFR14.42. Respondentdoesnotandshallnothaveanyemploymentoragreement,oralorwritten,withany

thirdpartyrelatingtoanyinterestswhichareinconflictwithorotherwiseinconsistentwithany

interestorpositionofFRBAoritsrepresentatives

Respondentshallnotaccept,duringthetermofanycontractarisingfromthisRFB,anyretaineroremploymentfromathirdpartywhoseinterestsappeartobeconflictingorinconsistentwith

thoseofFRBA.


Name: _________________________________________

Date: _________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________


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Ifnotfurnishingany"equal"products,completethefollowingcertification.

Icertifythatthe"BrandName"productsspecifiedhavebeenreviewedandnosubstitutionswillbe

usedinthedeliveryoftheseitems.

________________________________________________________

Name

________________________________________________________

Title

________________________________________________________

Signature

_________________________________________________________

Date


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BYRDANTILOBBYINGSTATEMENT(31U.S.C.1352)

TheundersignedSellercertifies,tothebestofhisorherknowledgeandbelief,that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid orwill be paid, by or onbehalfof theundersigned, toanyperson for influencingorattempting to

influenceanofficeroremployeeofanagency,aMemberofCongress,an

officeroremployeeofCongress,oranemployeeofaMemberofCongress

inconnectionwiththeawardingofanyFederalcontract,themakingofany

Federal grant, themaking of any Federal loan, the entering into of any

cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,

amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or

cooperativeagreement.

(2) IfanyfundsotherthanFederalappropriatedfundshavebeenpaidorwillbepaidtoanypersonformakinglobbyingcontactstoanofficeroremployeeof

anyagency,aMemberofCongress,anofficeroremployeeofCongress,oran employee of aMember of Congress in connection with this Federal

contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall

complete and submit Standard FormLLL, Disclosure Form to Report

Lobbying, inaccordancewithits instructionsasamendedbyGovernment

wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying, 61 Fed. Reg. 1413

(1/19/96).

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification beincluded in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including

subcontracts,subgrants,andcontractsundergrants,loans,andcooperative

agreements)andthatallsubrecipientsshallcertifyanddiscloseaccordingly.


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Thiscertification isamaterialrepresentationoffactuponwhichreliancewasplacedwhenthis

transaction wasmade or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for

making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. 1352 (as amended by the

LobbyingDisclosureActof1995).Anypersonwhofailstofiletherequiredcertificationshallbe

subject toacivilpenaltyofnot less than$10,000andnotmore than$100,000 foreachsuch

failure.

Pursuant to31U.S.C.1352(c)(1)(2)(A),anypersonwhomakesaprohibitedexpenditureor

failstofileoramendarequiredcertificationordisclosureformshallbesubjecttoacivilpenalty

ofnotlessthan$10,000andnotmorethan$100,000foreachsuchexpenditureorfailure.

The Seller,___________________, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each

statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Seller understands and

agreesthattheprovisionsof31U.S.C.A3801,etseq.,applytothiscertificationanddisclosure.Date___________________

Signature______________________________ CompanyName______________________________

Title______________________________


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V. PROPOSEDCONTRACTFORM

MASTERSOFTWAREPURCHASEAGREEMENT

STANDARDTERMSANDCONDITIONS

The following Master Software Purchase Agreement is entered into as of this _____ day of

_______________, 2011byanbetweenFloridaRuralBroadbandAlliance,LLC,aFloridalimitedliability

company(theBuyer)and____________________, a________________ corporation(theSeller).

TheBuyerandtheSeller,fortheconsiderationhereinsetforth,agreeasfollows:

Section1. ContractDocuments. TheContractDocuments consist of thisAgreement, the LegalAdvertisement forFRBARFB201103,SOFTWARE__ (theRFB), theRFB, includinganyaddenda, the

SellersResponsetotheRFB includingallattachmentsandanydulyexecutedand issuedamendments

relating thereto. Allof the foregoingContractDocumentsare incorporatedby referenceandmadea

partof thisAgreement (allof saiddocuments including theAgreement sometimesbeing referred to

herein as the "Contract Documents" and sometimes as the "Agreement"). A copy of the Contract

DocumentsshallbemaintainedbySelleratalltimesduringtheperformanceoftheAgreement.

Section2. SoftwarePurchases. TheSelleragreesto furnish_____________________________

Softwareasdescribed in theContractDocumentsandpursuant to theUnitPricingScheduleattached

hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference (the Software) pursuant to Purchase

OrdersissuedbyBuyerduringthetermofthisAgreement.

Section3. AgreementTerm. TheSoftwarerequiredunderthisAgreementshallbeprovided

for theperiodbeginning immediately upon executionof thisAgreementbybothparties and ending

three(3)yearsfromthedatehereof,subjecttoextensionbywrittenagreementofbothparties.

Section4. Notices. AllnoticesrequiredormadepursuanttothisAgreementbyeitherparty

shallbeinwritingtotheaddressesshownbelow:

FloridaRuralBroadbandAlliance,LLC


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4636Highway90,SuiteK

Marianna,Florida32446

[SELLERADDRESS]

Either party may change its above noted address by giving written notice to the other party in

accordancewiththisSection.

Section5. Terms andAcceptanceThereof.Noprovisionsprintedorotherwise contained inany

acknowledgmenthereofwhichare inconsistentwithor inadditiontothetermsandconditionsherein

stated,andnoalterationof thisAgreement, shallhaveany forceoreffectunless theBuyerexpressly

agreestotheminwritingthroughadulyauthorizedagentoftheBuyer.

IFANYOTHERTERMSANDCONDITIONSAREPUTFORWARDBYTHESELLEROFTHESOFTWARE(THE

SELLER),THEYAREOBJECTEDTOBYTHEBUYERANDSHALLHAVENOFORCEOREFFECTUNLESSTHE

BUYEREXPRESSLYAGREESTOTHEMINWRITING.

Section6. Termination. The Buyer may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for

convenienceatany timeupon five (5)dayswrittennotice toSeller. Unlessdirectedotherwise in the

noticeof termination, theSeller shall incurno furtherobligations in connectionwith thisAgreement

uponreceiptofsuchnotice.

Section7. PurchaseOrders. The Buyer will not accept any Software pursuant to this

Agreement unless a duly authorized and signed Purchase Order, in substantially the form attached

heretoasExhibitBhasbeenissuedforsuchSoftware. ThePurchaseOrdernumbermustappearonall

invoices,packingslipsandallcorrespondenceregarding theorder. Quantitiesspecified inaPurchase

Order cannot be changedwithout the Buyerswritten approval. Software shipped in excess of thequantitydesignatedinaPurchaseOrdermaybereturnedatSellersexpense.

Section8. Reserved.


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Section9. PricingSchedule/ContinuityofSupply. Seller agrees to provide the Software at the

fixedunitpricesstatedintheattachedPricingSchedule,includingthecostsofdeliverytoBuyer,forone

yearfromthedateofexecutionofthisAgreement,withnoincrease.

Seller shall provide continuity of supply of the Software and spare parts for a period of five years

followingtheproductsendoflife.

Section 10. License of Software. Seller hereby grants Buyer a nonexclusive, nontransferable and

perpetual license to use any and all software that is embedded in the Software covered by this

Agreement and any and all software that is otherwise preinstalled by the Seller on the Software

covered by this Agreement at the time of delivery, together with the documentation under each

programelementthereof.

Section11.Invoices,DueDatesandPayments.TheSellermustsubmitan invoicetotheBuyerbefore

anypaymentwillbeprocessed.The Sellers invoices shallbe forwarded to theBuyerat theaddress

notedinSection4hereinandalllineitemsmustshowtheBuyersPurchaseOrdernumber,theSoftwarethatisthesubjectoftheinvoiceandanyotherrequiredinformation.

Section12. ShippingandDeliveries. Allitemsshouldbeshippedfreeonboardtooneoftwo

FRBAwarehouse locationsforeachnetworkbuild. ApproximatelyhalfofthetotalSoftwareorderwill

beshippedtoeachlocation:

FloridaRuralBroadbandAllianceSouthNetworkWarehouse

c/o:RapidSystems

1155Highway17North

Wauchula,FL33873

FloridaRuralBroadbandAllianceNorthNetworkWarehouse

TobeDetermined

unless otherwise expressly indicated on any associated Purchase Order. Seller shall retain title and

assumeall responsibility, liabilityand risk for theSoftwareduring transitand shallbe responsible for

filingofclaimsforlossordamagesresultinguntiltheSoftwarehasbeendeliveredtoBuyer.

In the event that the FOB delivery address is changed by Buyer during the fixed price term of the

Agreement,Sellershalldocumentanyadditionalshippingchargesrequiredasaresultofsuchchangein

anamendmenttothisAgreementsignedbybothparties.


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No additional amounts shall be chargeable to the Buyer because of taxes or excises, presently or

hereafter levied on the Seller with the exception of applicable sales and use taxes and customary

applicablecustomfees.Unlessotherwiseagreedto inwritingbytheBuyer,allcurrencyamountsshall

beUnitedStatesdollars.Unlessotherwiseexpresslyconsentedto inwritingbytheBuyer,nopayment

willbemadeforpacking,boxing,drayageorstorage.TheBuyerreservestherighttocancelallorany

partofthisorderifSoftwareisnotdeliveredonthedateordatesspecifiedherein;acceptanceinsuch

casesshall innowaybindtheBuyertoacceptfurtherdeliveriesonanyorder.Partialdeliveryontime

willnotexcusenondelivery.

AlldeliveriesaretobemadeMondaythroughFriday,excludingholidays,unlessotherwisestipulatedin

aPurchaseOrder.

Section13. Acceptance. Softwaredeliveredhereundershallbedeemed tohavebeenaccepted

(Acceptance)whenallof the followinghaveoccurred:a.The Software (includingany licensedand

operating software acquired in connection therewith) has been properly received, inspected and

deemed ready foruseby theBuyer.b.The Software (including any licensed andoperating software

acquired in connection therewith) operates in accordance with the Sellers specifications and

documentationprovidedtoBuyerandanyadditionalpublishedspecificationsoftheSellerandanyother

manufacturer of the Software or developer of any licensed and operating software acquired in

connectiontherewith.IntheeventthattheBuyerdoesnotaccepttheSoftwareinthemannersetforth

above,theBuyermayrequesttheremovaloftheSoftwareandthesoftware,andtheBuyershallhave

noliabilityunderthesetermsandconditions,andtheSellerwillreturnanymoniespaidtosuchdateby

theBuyer.InnoeventshalluseofanypieceoftheSoftwarepriortoacceptance,constituteAcceptance

ofanypieceoftheSoftwareorpartofthesoftwarebytheBuyer.

Section14.NewSoftware.TheSellercovenantsandwarrantsthattheSoftwareandallofitspartsand

componentsarenewandunused.

Section15.SellersWarranties.TheSellerwarrantsthat(i)theSoftwarebeingpurchasedpursuantto

these termsandconditionswillconform toandperform inaccordancewithanyandallperformance

specifications and documentation published by the Seller, any and all warranties, performance

specificationsanddocumentationotherwisedeliveredbytheSellertotheBuyerinconnectionwiththe

ContractDocuments,securingtherelatedPurchaseOrderandanyandallexpandedspecificationsput

forwardbytheBuyerandidentifiedbytheBuyer,andtotheextentthatagreedspecificationsmaynot

becomplete,theSoftwarebeingpurchasedpursuanttothesetermsandconditionswillalsoconformto

thespecificationsstandard in the industry, (ii) theSoftwarebeingpurchasedpursuant to these terms

andconditionswillbe free fromdefects inmaterialandworkmanship,and (iii)allstatementson the

packing lists shall be accurate and the Buyer may rely thereon. The Seller further represents and

warrantsand guarantees that the Softwarebeingpurchasedpursuant to these termsand conditions

complieswithallapplicableprovisionsoflaws,ordinances,codesandregulations,includingthoseofthe

UnitedStates,thestatesoftheUnitedStatesandlocalitieswithinsuchstates.


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Section16. Remedies for Breach of Warranty. The Buyer may reject any Software and any

softwarewhichdonotconformtotheSellerswarranties,includingthosesetforthinSection15,atany

timeafterdeliveryandbeforeorafteracceptance,whensuchbreachofwarrantybecomesknownto

theBuyer, in anymanner including recognition of latent defects (nonconforming goods); and the

Sellershallbeliableforalldirectcosts,damagesandlossessufferedbytheBuyerbyreasonofsuchnon

conforminggoodsbut,absentgrossnegligenceorwillfulmisconductonthepartoftheSeller,shallnot

beresponsibleforany indirect,punitive,exemplaryorconsequentialdamages.IftheBuyer learnsthat

nonconforminggoodshavebeendelivered,theBuyershallhavetherighttodoanyone,orall,ofthe

following: (i)cancelanyundeliveredportionof thePurchaseOrderand,at theBuyersoption, return

eitherallof theSoftwareandanysoftwareoronly thenonconforminggoodsat theSellers riskand

expensefor(attheBuyersoption)creditorpromptreplacementattheinvoiceprice,(ii)repairanduse

thenonconforminggoods,deductingthecost incurred insuchrepairandusefromanysumsduethe

Seller,orondemand,theSellerwillreimbursetheBuyerforallsuchcosts,(iii)uponnoticetotheSeller,

holdthenonconforminggoodsforareasonabletimeandresellorreturnthemaccordingtotheSellers

instructions (the net proceeds of any such resale shall be credited to the Sellers account), and (iv)

exerciseanyotherremediesthatmaybeavailableunderapplicablelaw.

Section17. Indemnification IncludingPatent Indemnity.The Selleragrees to indemnify,defend and

holdharmlesstheBuyer,itsofficers,agentsandemployees,againstandfromallclaims,suits,damages,

costs, expenses and losses (including without limitation: all incidental and consequential damages,

economicloss,propertydamage,personalinjuryordeath)(i)whicharisesoutofabreachbytheSeller

of these terms and conditions or any warranties applicable to the Software and any licensed and

operating software acquired by the Buyer from the Seller in connectionwith the Software acquired

hereunder,orwhich result fromanynonconformingdelivery (including latedeliveriesor incomplete

deliveries),orany infringementofanycopyright,patent, trademark,ordesignorthe like (whetheror

not registered)basedon themanufacture,useor saleof anyof the Software and any licensed and

operatingsoftwareacquiredbytheBuyerfromtheSellerinconnectionwiththeSoftware,or(ii)which

inanymannerresultfromanydefectintheSoftwareandanylicensedandoperatingsoftwareacquired

bytheBuyerfromtheSellerinconnectionwiththeSoftware,nonconformitytoornoncompliancewith

anylaw,ruleorregulationrelatingtothesafety,qualityordesignoftheSoftwareandanylicensedand

operatingsoftwareacquiredbytheBuyerfromtheSellerinconnectionwiththeSoftware,andanyand

alloftheBuyersreasonablecostsandexpenses,includingprofessionalfeesandcosts,ofinvestigating,

settlingordefendinganysuit,actionorclaim.Eachdefenseobligationstatedhereinisherebydeemeda

separateanddistinctobligation,fullyseverablefromanyotherdutystatedherein. Thissectionofthe

AgreementwillextendbeyondthetermoftheAgreement.

Section18. Reserved.

Section19. No Use of Brand Equity Without Permission. Without obtaining prior written

permissionfromanofficeroftheBuyer,theSellermaynotutilizetheBuyersnameinthepromotionof

itsbusinessoritsproducts.


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Section20. Insurance.TheSellershallprocureandmaintainproducts liability insuranceacceptableto

BuyerandshallfurnishtotheBuyercertificatesthereofinconnectionwiththisAgreement.

Section21.NonWaiver;RemediesnotExclusive.TheBuyerswaiverofanybreachorfailuretoenforce

anyofthetermsorconditionsofthisAgreementatany timeshall innowayaffect, limitorwaive its

rightshereaftertoenforcestrictcompliancewiththisAgreement.

Section22.Assignment.TheSellershallnotdelegateorassignanydutiesorclaimsunderthiscontract

withouttheBuyerspriorwrittenconsent.

Section23. EntireAgreement;Amendment. This agreement represents the entire agreementof the

parties.Noamendment,modificationorreleasefromanyprovisionhereof,shallariseoutofacourseof

action or mutual agreement unless such agreement is in writing, signed by both parties.

Notwithstanding any termsput forthby Seller (including anyonline terms and conditions on any of

Sellerswebsites)thetermsofthisdocumentshallgovernalltransactionsbetweentheparties.

Section 24. Governing Law and Venue. Any questions concerning validity, interpretation or

performanceofthiscontractshallbegovernedbytheinternallawsoftheStateofFloridaandvenueof

anylegalproceedingshallbeinthestateorfederalcourtsofLeonCounty,Florida.

Section25. SpecialGrantAwardConditions. Seller acknowledges that Buyers purchase of

SoftwarepursuanttothisAgreementisinconnectionwithaprojecttobefundedwithfederalstimulus

grantfundspursuanttoGrantAwardNumberNT10BIX5570122awardedtotheNFBAonAugust1,2011

(theGrant). TheSelleragreestobeboundbythespecialgrantawardconditionsoutlined inExhibit

CattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinforanyPurchaseOrdersissuedpursuanttothisAgreement

thatwillbefundedwithGrantmonies.

Inwitnesswhereof,thepartiesevidencetheiragreementthroughtheexecutionofthisAgreementby

theirdulyauthorizedsignatories.

FLORIDARURALBROADBANDALLIANCE,LLC, aFlorida

limitedliabilitycompany

Witness:___________________

PrintName:________________


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By:___________________________________

Name:_______________________________

Title:_________________________________

Date:________________________________

Witness:_____________________

PrintName:__________________

Vendor,Inc.

Witness______________________ By:_____________________________

PrintName:__________________ Name:__________________________

Title:___________________________

Date:___________________________

Witness:_____________________

PrintName:__________________


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EXHIBITA

PRICINGSCHEDULE

(ExcelSpreadsheet,RFB201103,SOFTWARE)

Quantity PartNumber Description Unit

Price

ExtendedPrice DeliveryTime

(indays)


ExchangeStandard

CALSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

LicenseUserCAL

UserCAL2 39502406 Microsoft

ExchangeServer

EnterpriseSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

License

10 6VC01288 MicrosoftWin

RmtDsktpSvcsCAL

Sngl

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

License1License

UserCALUserCAL

10 76N02439 Microsoft

SharePoint

EnterpriseCAL

Single

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

LicenseUserCAL

UserCAL


SharePointServer

Sngl

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume


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License1License


SharePoint

StandardCALSngl

License/SoftwareAssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

License1License

UserCALUserCAL

10 PGI00280 Microsoft

Exchange

EnterpriseCALSngl

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

License1License

UserCALUserCAL

w/Services

10 R1800130 Microsoft

WindowsServer

CALSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

LicenseUserCAL

40 P7101032 Microsoft

WindowsServer

DatacenterSingle

License/Software

AssurancePack

MicrosoftVolume

License1Proc

1 SolarwindsIncludes

Storagemanager,

backupprofiler,

Userdevicetracker,

LanSurveyor

15 SUBPRO4010 SugarCRMPro 3

Years1 SugarCRMStandard

RemoteJumpStart

1 QuickbooksEnt.5

Licenses

1 FishbowlServer

andClient

Inventory


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Management

ControlSoftware


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EXHIBITB

SPECIALGRANTCONDITIONS

1. Grant Provisions. For the purposes of Grant #NT10BIX5570122 awarded to Florida Rural

BroadbandAlliance,LLConAugust1,2010,Selleracknowledges thatthisAgreement issubjectto the

specialgrantawardconditionsoutlinedinthisExhibittotheextentsuchprovisionsareapplicabletothis

Agreement.

(a) Debarment. Sellercertifiesthatitiseligibletoreceivestateandfederallyfundedcontracts.Seller also certifies that no party, which is debarred from such contracts, will besubcontractedtoperformservicesunderthisAgreement.

(b) Signage. AsrequiredbythetermsoftheStimulusActandtheGrant,FRBAshallhavetherighttoerectsignageatanyworksitetocomplywiththestimulusactsignagerequirements.

(c) FederalAuditsandInspections. SellerwillcooperateinanyauditorinspectionofFRBAsnetwork,assets,Software installationoroperationsrequiredfororonbehalfofFRBA,the

DepartmentofCommerce,theNTIA,NOAA,theOfficeoftheInspectorGeneraloranyother

stateorfederalagencywithjurisdictionovertheBTOPgrant. Sellerunderstandsthatsuch

auditsandinspectionsmayincludecontractspaidwithgrantfundssuchastheAgreement.Seller understands it is responsible for maintaining documentation pursuant to this

Agreement. AllaccessrightstoSellerfacilitiesgrantedtoFRBAhereundershallalsoextend

toanysuchfederalinspectorsorauditors.

(d) AvailabilityofFunds. All payments to bemade by FRBA under this Agreement aresubjecttotheavailabilityofgrantfundspursuanttotheBTOPgrant. FRBApledgestotake

allactionsnecessarytokeepitsBTOPgrantingoodstanding.

(e) Invoicing. Notwithstandinganythingtothecontraryherein,paymentsmadebyFRBAshallbemadebymeansofacheckwithin30daysafterapprovalofaninvoice.

2. CompliancewithFederalandStateStatutes. ByitsexecutionofthisAgreement,Selleragreesthat itwillcomplywithallapplicablefederalandstatestatutes ifandtotheextentthattheyapplyto

SellerandtheAgreement,including,butnotlimitedto,thefollowing:

(a) EqualEmploymentOpportunity


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DuringtheperformanceofthisAgreement,Selleragreesasfollows:

i. SellerwillcomplywithallprovisionsofExecutiveOrder11246ofSeptember24,

1965, as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967 and as

supplementedinDepartmentofLaborregulations(41CFRChapter60).

ii. SellerwillfurnishallinformationandreportsrequiredbyExecutiveOrder11246

of September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the

Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, andwill permit access to its books,

records and accounts by FRBA, or the State of Florida or the United States

Secretaryof Labor forpurposesof investigation to ascertain compliancewith

suchrules,regulationsandorders.

iii. In theeventof Seller'snoncompliancewith theequalopportunity clausesof

thisContractorwithanyofsuchrules,regulationsororders,thisContractmay

be cancelled, terminatedor suspended inwholeor inpartandSellermaybe

declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with

proceduresauthorized in ExecutiveOrder11246of September 24,1965, and

such other sanctionsmay be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in

ExecutiveOrder11246ofSeptember24,1965,orbyrule,regulation,ororderof

theSecretaryofLabor,orasotherwiseprovidedbylaw.

iv. Seller will include the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (c) in every

subcontractorpurchaseorderunlessexemptedbyrules,regulationsororders

of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive order

11246ofSeptember24,1965,sothatsuchprovisionswillbebindinguponeach

subcontractor or vendor. Seller will take such action with respect to any

subcontractorpurchaseorderasthelocalgoverningauthority(s)representative

maydirectasameansofenforcingsuchprovisions includingsanctionfornon

compliance:Provided,however,thatintheeventSellerbecomesinvolvedin,or

is

threatened

with,

litigation

with

a

subcontractor

or

vendor

as

a

result

of

such

direction by FRBA, Sellermay request the United States to enter into such

litigationtoprotecttheinterestsoftheUnitedStates.

(b) CivilRightsActof1964


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UnderTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,nopersonshall,onthegroundsofrace,color,

or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be

subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial

assistance.

(c) AccessandRetentiontoRecords

FRBA,theDepartmentofCommerce,theComptrollerGeneraloftheUnitedStates,andany

oftheirdulyauthorizedrepresentatives,shallhaveaccesstoanybooks,documents,papers,

andrecordsofSellerwhicharedirectlypertinenttothisContractforthepurposeofmaking

audit,examination,excerpts,and transcriptions. Seller shall retainall records relating to

this Contract for five (5) years after FRBAmakes final payment and all other pending

mattersareclosed.

(d) CopelandAntiKickbackAct(18U.S.C874and40U.S.C.276c)

All contracts and subgrants in excess of $2000 for construction or repair awarded by

recipients and subrecipients shall include a provision for compliancewith the Copeland

AntiKickbackAct (18U.S.C.874),as supplementedbyDepartmentof Labor regulations

(29CFRPart3,ContractorsandSubcontractorsonPublicBuildingorPublicWorkFinanced

inWholeorinPartbyLoansorGrantsfromtheUnitedStates).TheActprovidesthateach

contractor or subrecipient shall be prohibited from inducing, by anymeans, any person

employed in theconstruction,completion,orrepairofpublicwork,togiveupanypartof

thecompensationtowhichheisotherwiseentitled.Therecipientshallreportallsuspected

orreportedviolationstotheDepartmentofCommerceoperatingunit.

(f) DavisBaconAct,asamended(40U.S.C.276atoa7)

Allconstructioncontractsawardedbytherecipientsandsubrecipientsofmorethan$2000

shallincludeaprovisionforcompliancewiththeDavisBaconAct(40U.S.C.276atoa7)and

as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, Labor Standards

Provisions Applicable to Contracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted

Construction).UnderthisAct,contractorsshallberequiredtopaywagesto laborersand

mechanicsata ratenot less than theminimumwages specified inawagedetermination

madebytheSecretaryofLabor.Inaddition,contractorsshallberequiredtopaywagesnot


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less than once aweek. The recipient shall place a copy of the current prevailingwage

determination issuedby theDepartmentofLabor ineach solicitationand theawardofa

contractshallbeconditionedupontheacceptanceofthewagedetermination.Therecipient

shallreportallsuspectedorreportedviolationstotheDepartmentofCommerceoperating

unit.

(g) ContractWorkHoursandSafetyStandardsAct(40U.S.C.327333)

Whereapplicable,allcontractsawardedbyrecipientsexceeding$100,000forconstruction

contracts and for other contracts that involve the employment ofmechanics or laborers

shall includeaprovision for compliancewithSections102and107of theContractWork

Hoursand Safety StandardsAct (40U.S.C.327333),as supplementedbyDepartmentof

Labor regulations (29CFRPart5).UnderSection102of theAct,eachcontractor shallbe

required tocompute thewagesofeverymechanicand laboreronthebasisofastandard

workweekof40hours.Work inexcessofthestandardworkweek ispermissibleprovided

thattheworkeriscompensatedatarateofnotlessthan112 mesthebasicrateofpayfor

allhoursworkedinexcessof40hoursintheworkweek.Section107oftheActisapplicable

toconstructionworkandprovidesthatnolaborerormechanicshallberequiredtoworkin

surroundingsorunderworking conditionswhichareunsanitary,hazardousordangerous.

These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles

ordinarilyavailableontheopenmarket,orcontracts fortransportationortransmissionof

intelligence.

(h) RightstoInventionsMadeUnderaContractorAgreement

Contractsoragreementsfortheperformanceofexperimental,developmental,orresearch

work shall provide for the rights of the Federal Government and the recipient in any

resulting invention in accordancewith 37 CFR part 401, Rights to InventionsMade by

NonprofitOrganizationsandSmallBusinessFirmsUnderGovernmentGrants,Contractsand

Cooperative Agreements, and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding

agency.

(i) CleanAirAct (42U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) and the FederalWater Pollution ControlAct (33U.S.C.1251etseq.),asamended


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Contracts and subgrantsof amounts in excessof $100,000 shall contain a provision that

requirestherecipienttoagreetocomplywithallapplicablestandards,ordersorregulations

issuedpursuanttotheCleanAirAct(42U.S.C.7401etseq.)andtheFederalWaterPollutionControl Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.). Violations shall be reported to theDepartment of Commerce operating unit and the Regional Office of the Environmental

ProtectionAgency(EPA).

(j) ByrdAntiLobbyingAmendment(31U.S.C.1352)

Contractors who apply or bid for an award exceeding $100,000 shall file the required

certification.Each tiercertifies to the tierabove that itwillnotandhasnotusedFederal

appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to

influenceanofficeroremployeeofanyagency,amemberofCongress,officeroremployee

ofCongress,oranemployeeof amemberofCongress in connectionwithobtaining any

Federalcontract,grantoranyotherawardcoveredby31U.S.C.1352.Eachtiershallalso

discloseany lobbyingwithnonFederalfundsthattakesplaceinconnectionwithobtaining

anyFederalaward. Suchdisclosuresareforwardedfromtiertotieruptotherecipient.

(k) DebarmentandSuspension(E.O.s12549and12689)

Nocontractshallbemadetoparties listedontheGeneralServicesAdministrationsListof

Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement orNonprocurement Programs in accordancewith E.O.s 12549 and 12689, Debarment and Suspension as implemented by DOC

regulationsat15CFRpart26.This listcontainsthenamesofpartiesdebarred,suspended,

orotherwiseexcludedbyagencies,andcontractorsdeclared ineligibleunder statutoryor

regulatoryauthorityotherthanE.O.12549.

3. Compliance with Applicable State and Federal Regulations. By its execution of this

Agreement, Seller agrees that it will complywith the following State and Federal Regulations (the

ApplicableRegulations)ifandtotheextentthattheyapplytoSellerandthisAgreement:

o AwardSpecificSpecialAwardConditionsforAward#NT10BIX5570122o AmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentActof2009o Noticeoffundsavailability,issuedJanuary22,2010


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By itsexecutionof thisagreement, theSellerandallofSellers subcontractors,agree that theyhave

readandwillcomplywithallprovisionsand termsandconditionsofaward#NT10BIX5570122andall

applicablefederalandstatestatutes,including,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing AwardDocuments:

DepartmentofCommerceFinancialAssistanceStandardTermsandConditions AwardSpecificSpecialAwardConditions 15CFRPart14OMBCircularA122OMBCircularA133DOCAmericanRecoveryActAwardTerms74FR33104,74FR41676,74FR42644 AmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentActof2009 2CFRPart1326,SubpartCGovernmentwideDebarmentandSuspensions 15CFRPart28,NewRestrictionsonLobbying CopelandAntiKickbackActDavisBaconAct Sections103and107oftheContractWorkhoursandSafetyStandardsActNoticeofFundsAvailability,January22,2010,75FR3792NoticeofLimitedWaiverofSection1605(BuyAmericanRequirement),July1,2009,74FR31402 73FR7696

Inaddition,thefollowingrequirementswillbemet,asapplicable:

Seller shall provide any information needed for FRBAs reporting to the NTIA, to meet allreporting deadlines. Failure to provide the information on a timely basis could impact the

approvalofanypendingpayrequests.

All procurement is to be conducted in compliance with state and federal procurementregulations.

AllSoftwaretobeprovidedbySellerundertheAgreementtobepaidfromgrantproceedsshallbeeligibleforpaymentwithfederalfundsasspecifiedintheAwardDocuments

PaymentoffundstoSellerunderthisAgreementissolelycontingentonthereceiptofgrantfunds

as

disbursed

and

made

available

to

FRBA

in

the

form

of

grant

draws.

Any past, present or potential conflicts of interest,whether real or in appearance shall beavoidedasprovidedin15CFRPart14.

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