E-Rate Form 470 Internet and Data Services Procurement Guidelines

Please adhere to the following guidelines: To ensure that all potential bidders/vendors have an equal bidding opportunity, all questions must be submitted by email. It is necessary to include both the consultant and technical contact on all written communication. All communication must be done by email. Do not contact the technical contact or consultant by phone.

You must include the Form 470 number in the subject line of your email. You must include your SPIN and verify you have a current SPAC with the bid. Please also confirm green light status with E-Rate. Internet/data is included on this Form 470. All speeds are minimum/maximum, or greater than. All bids must be received no later than the Allowable Contract Date.

If received after the Allowable Contract Date, they may be disqualified. All agreements and contracts must include an E-Rate contingency clause. All agreements and contracts must break out any ineligible items that are included on the proposal. All bids must be presented by building/address. Pricing must be broken down by line item.

Vendors will need to confirm in their proposals that they are authorized to do business in the state that the applicant is located. Vendor must state start date. Agency: Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Status: Certified