Services
Technology Inventory and Planning
- Inventory and map technology infrastructure
- Conduct technology needs assessment
- Identify key opportunities for increasing E-Rate funding
- Assist with development of technology plans
- Recommend new technology procurement policies and processes
Competitive Bidding
- Draft Requests for Proposals
- Develop vendor evaluation criteria
- Negotiate and draft E-Rate contracts
Application Services
- Determine eligibility of equipment and services
- Complete and file E-Rate forms
- Respond to Program Integrity Assurance questions
Post-Application Services
- Draft and file appeals
- Prepare and file product substitutions and service provider changes
- Perform ongoing compliance audits
- Assist in the collection of recoverable receivables
- Draft contract amendments and extensions
- Document management
- Vendor and project management
Invoicing
- Confirm service delivery and acceptance
- Review vendor invoices
- Submit applicant Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement Forms
Audit and Review Support
- Defend school districts in audits and investigations by federal regulators, including the Office of Inspector General of the Federal Communications Commission and/or the U.S. Justice Department
E-Rate Training
- Conduct E-Rate training for staff and Board members
- Conduct E-Rate training for service provider field teams
- Keep applicants and service providers up to date with E-Rate compliance requirements
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