Specifications include, but are not limited to: RSD is seeking to obtain E-Rate consulting services for completion of work on all 2013-2014 E- Rate applications and complete filing of funding years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. The selected E-Rate Consulting vendor will provide RSD with the following services and shall include in its proposal how it plans to address each service: - Advise RSD on eligibility of E-Rate Services - Review Request For Proposals, contracts and correspondence regarding E-Rate - Provide survey services as needed - File all E-Rate required forms electronically for the application cycle, including but not limited to Forms 470, 471, Item 21 attachments and Form 486. - Complete all vendor documentation to secure Service Provide Billing (SPI) for the district - Coordinate and prepare scheduling, creation and follow-up of RSD s paper and/or electronic applications submissions. - Research the funding status year-round for current and to-be-funded applications. - Advise and prepare all responses to USAC/SLD on all correspondences received - Monitor state legislation to insure policies are in place to address new rules, laws, regulations that impact E-Rate. - Provide E-Rate training to all district personnel involved in the procurement or administration of E-Rate funding. - Attend all events related to E-Rate funding such as vendor walk-throughs, technology committee meetings, audits and RFP Vendor meetings. - Assist in completing technology plans and addendums - Prepare all responses for audits and assessments - Maintain records for a period of five years - Certify all forms electronically - Develop a procedure for intake and tracking of E-Rate related invoices
