Assist with preparation of your technology plan. Confirm approval of plan by SLD designated technology plan approver.

Review your compliance with SLD requirements including CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act).

Assist in development of your Request for Proposal (RFP) for services eligible for Erate discount and post it to our web site.

Prepare and submit your Form 470-Description of Services Requested

Manage the collection of bids from service providers and provide school/library administrators with comparison information for use in the decision making process.

Assist with discount percentage determination including alternative discount mechanisms.

Prepare and submit your Form 471-Services Ordered.

Ensure Forms 470 and 471 are properly submitted within filing window and certified.

Review Receipt Acknowledgement Letter for accuracy and submit corrections to SLD as needed.

Communicate with SLD Program Integrity Assurance personnel as needed to ensure reviewers receive an accurate and timely response.

Review Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) for accuracy. Prepare and submit appeal letters as needed.

Prepare and submit Forms 486, 472 and 500 as necessary for collection of Erate discounts on behalf of the applicant (school or library).

Prepare and submit appeal letters, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) change requests, service substitutions, change of invoicing mode, contact change letters, and other requests as needed to maximize your E-Rate discounts.

Represent your school or library through all phases of an on-site audit or Bearing Point site visit.