Specifications include, but are not limited to: The summaries of services set forth below are required to be performed by the Contractor. In each area the contractor will work collaboratively with New York State agencies, Federal agencies and their designees: Provide technical assistance and training to schools including school districts and regional service agencies (such as BOCES and the RICs) as well as non-public schools, charter schools and non-public school consortium organizations such as the Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York or the Archdiocese of New York, libraries and library systems. Individual libraries will receive some assistance from library systems offices, but library system staff and the state library E-rate coordinator will make use of the Contractors technical assistance. The E-rate program is, by its nature, highly technical and applicants benefit from deeper expert advice. In addition, the applications have many legal certifications and assurances that may be challenged by USACs Program Integrity Assurance reviewers or auditors. The Contractor will provide technical assistance in creating a complete and satisfactory response. Review technology plans for private schools, charter schools, Headstart programs, RICs and library systems and recommend that SED issue an approval letter. The contractor will comply with SLD Technology Policies and Procedures when reviewing technology plans. Creation and maintenance of a website to communicate regularly with the E-Rate Community Collaborate with NYSED to assure that the E-Rate program policies are fair and equitable and meet the needs of New York State. Provide assistance to USACs reviewers for resolving issues involving New York applicants. Alert individual applicants in danger of missing E-rate form submission deadlines. Participate in the State E-Rate Coordinators Alliance (SECA). Assisting SED in preparing and submitting FCC filings on E-rate issues. Coordinate state master contracts with NYS OGS
