E-Rate
PURPOSE
Intelagent Resources is focused on helping you maximize your funding potential through the Federal E- Rate program and other technology grant sources. Since we began providing our clients with E-Rate consulting help in 2004 we have been incredibly successful in securing funding for them. It took one client, a healthy Return On Investment in committed funding and our track record and clientel grew. We have seen our clients consulting investments net them anywhere from 5x or greater return in Prority One funding and 10-20x in Priority Two funding. In addition to their financial ROI, clients have realized substantial functional ROI in regard to educational opportunity and technical expansion.
Every year our clientel grows; we have applied for and received millions of dollars in funding on behalf of our schools. Our success is a direct result of our consultants having a deep understanding of the E-Rate program and staying abreast of the the rules/regulations/eligibilities of USAC. Additionally our consultants are experts in the field of education infrastructure and technology. We work with all K-12 schools such as: traditional public schools, private schools, alternative schools, charter schools and cyber schools.
Federal E-Rate Program Information
Universal Service Administration Company
Schools and Libraries Program
P.O. Box 7026
Lawrence, KS 66044-7026
Toll-Free: (888) 203-8100
Fax Toll-Free: (888) 276-8736
Website: http://www.universalservice.org/sl
E-RATE CONSULTING
- Discovery process with diversified stakeholders to evaluate needs and construct E-Rate strategy
- Assist with preparation/alignment of your technology plan with E-Rate strategy.
- 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 E-Rate discount or leveraging of E-Rate eligible contracts.
- Prepare and submit your Form 470-Description of Services Requested.
- Coordinate the posting of bids and corresponding proposals from respondents and provide school/library administrators with a bid summary report which will provide comparison information for use in the decision making process.
- Construct Notification of Award letters/contracts and coordinate required signature processes.
- Assist with discount percentage determination including alternative discount mechanisms.
- Prepare and submit your Form 471-Services Ordered and generate all required Item 21 attachments.
- 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 if needed.
- Prepare and submit Forms 486, 472 and 500 as necessary for collection of E-Rate 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.
- Provide full documentation and summary report for client’s E-Rate
link to E-Rate Portal