The Vendor is required to provide consultant services for administration of an e-rate FF program for agency and other participating entities.
- advise and coordinate the preparation and filing of:
• Implementation deadline extension / request (ImDER)
• Service provider identification number (spin) change requests
• Service substitution requests
• Service certifications (standard)
- Response to the following requests from agency:
• Program integrity assurance (PIA) and select reviews
• Appropriate and applicable appeals
• Compilation and organization of required data retention for audit purposes
• In the event of an audit by agency or other e-rate related entity, the contractor shall represent agency, CCPS, SMCPS, and any other entity using this contract cooperatively.
• Responses to pending and future schools and libraries division (SLD) requests
• Payment quality assurance (PQA)
- Providing agency reports as to status of filings and reimbursements as they are required to be filed
- Function as district’s main point of contact with SLD
- Attend up to two onsite meetings with the district per funding year to assess technology and telecommunications needs as they relate to the upcoming application period.
- Strategic Planning
• Contractor shall monitor e-rate program changes and proposed modifications
• Advise district on e-rate compliance including updates on rule or regulatory changes, as applicable
• Contractor shall work with designated agency representatives, providing strategic advice to assist in planning not just for current funding year, but also next two funding cycles.
• This include assistance with the agency technology plans and contract for services and equipment.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Pre-proposal Meeting Date: April 24, 2025