E-Rate Competitive Bidding Procedure

Competitive bidding procedure for E-Rate:

1. Prepare and file Form 470 and RFP (if necessary) and make RFP available to potential bidders
2. Develop bid evaluation matrix
3. Wait 28 days
4. Respond to service provider requests for information
5. Select service provider using evaluation matrix
6. Negotiate contract (if necessary)
7. Sign contract (if necessary)
8. File Form 471