NOTICE TO VENDORS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District (DPOLJUSD), Merced County, California, is requesting separate sealed proposals for E-Rate funded projects: RFP 26-001 - CAT6A Cabling Infrastructure RFP 26-002 - Fiber-Optic Cabling Infrastructure Proposals must be received by 11:59 A.M., January 6, 2026, and will be opened at 2:00 P.M. the same day at: DPOLJUSD, 2041 Almond St., Dos Palos, CA 93620 Attn: Loren Nield, Director of Technology Services Each proposal must be submitted in its own sealed envelope, clearly marked with the RFP number and title (e.g., "RFP 26-001 - CAT6A Cabling Infrastructure - Sealed Proposal"). Do not combine submissions. Late or unsealed proposals will be rejected. A mandatory site walkthrough will begin at 9:00 A.M., December 5, 2025, at the Dos Palos High School, 1701 E Blossom Ave, Dos Palos, CA 93620. RFP documents are available from Loren Nield at (209) 392-0225 or lnield@dpol.net, and on the District website: www.dpol.net/technologyprojects. Projects are subject to all applicable E-Rate (USAC/FCC) program rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), valid SPIN, and FCC review requirements, as well as California Labor Code and Public Contract Code provisions on prevailing wages and DIR registration. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive irregularities, and accept the proposal(s) that best serve District interests. Published November 21 and November 26, 2025 in the Merced Sun-Star per PCC §20112 and §22037. IPL0288951 Nov 21,26 2025