Craig J. Nichols, Secretary 1 SUNCOM STATE MASTER CONTRACT FILING PROCEDURES FY 2014/15

USAC Directive  DivTel must file for E-Rate reimbursement for all State Master Contracts starting with FY  Decision due to fact that DivTel pays service provider invoices – i.e. is Billed Entity  The change applies to all DMS-billed E-Rate Eligible SUNCOM Master Contracts Customer must file Form 471 for DMS services directly billed by the vendor e.g., Mobile Communications Services 2

Working with the DMS Team  E-Rate Team Advise Florida schools & libraries Apply on behalf of entities using DMS-billed State Master Contracts  DMS Business Consultants  Service Delivery Department  Billing Department 3

State Master Contract Filing Process Benefits to You:  DivTel manages all procurement and competitive bidding for state master contracts  Customer maintains choice of SPI vs. BEAR invoicing modes  DivTel will be responsible for filing applications, billing and USAC invoices  E-Rate Team will be primary contact for USAC inquiries  e.g., PIA, Invoice Review (PQA) 4

State Master Contract Filing Process Benefits to You:  Customers will not have to complete and submit AT&T GRIDS  Customers will not have to comply with USAC State Replacement Contract procedures  DivTel will ensure that state master applications are accurate and meet all USAC guidelines. DivTel, rather than SUNCOM customers, will be responsible for errors or omissions that impact funding. 5

State Master Contract Filing Process  Customer decides which DMS services it will continue or order (if new) for upcoming funding year. If ordering TIPS, STEPS, or MCS, customer conducts mini-bid and completes Vendor Selection Matrix  Customer completes LOA and submits to DivTel along with Form 479, if applicable  DivTel creates shell online Form 471 for each customer, obtains security code, and s customer a Guidance Letter containing further instructions  Customer logs in, completes Blocks 2, 4, & 5 (or as revised by FCC), and follows further instructions in Guidance Letter 6

State Master Contract Filing Process  DivTel reviews customer-submitted information, completes Block 6, certifies, and submits Form 471  DivTel creates and submits Item 21 Attachment  DivTel receives Form 471 Receipt Acknowledgement Letter (RAL) and shares with customer for any necessary changes  DivTel receives PIA requests and contacts customer for information, documentation when necessary  DivTel receives Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL) and shares with customer 7

State Master Contract Filing Process 8  DivTel creates shell online USAC Form 486 for each customer, shares with customer for completion of Form 486.  Customer logs in, completes Blocks 2, 3 and 4 (or as revised by FCC)  DivTel reviews completed Form 486, certifies, and submits  Customer determines preferred invoicing mode SPI - DivTel invoices customers non-discounted portions & instructs service providers to file invoices to USAC for remainder OR BEAR - DivTel invoices customer 100%  DivTel submits GRIDS for AT&T services  DivTel collects any required documentation from customers

DMS State Master Contracts ServiceCompanySPIN Contract Number Allowable Contract Date Award Date Form 470 App # Contrac t End Date Effective Dates CENTREXBellSouth (dba AT&T) DMS 06/ /30/20072/6/ /30/20142/ /30/2014 CenturyLink DMS 08/ /17/20082/9/ /30/20142/10/ /30/2014 Verizon DMS 08/ /25/20095/18/ /30/20145/22/ /30/2014 Toll-Free Services (1- 800/888) EarthLink/ DeltaCom DMS 08/ /9/20093/23/ /19/20144/10/ /19/2014 Long Distance Qwest MA /31/20033/22/ /21/20143/22/ /21/2014 Long Distance EarthLink/ DeltaCom DMS 10/ /29/20119/9/ /8/20169/9/ /8/2016 9

DMS State Master Contracts ServiceCompanySPIN Contract Number Allowabl e Contract Date Award Date Form 470 App # Contract End Date Effective Dates Voice Conferencing British Telecom DMS /6/20125/3/ /30/20155/3/ /30/2015 STEPS - Telephony Equipment & Services Avaya /9/20089/3/ /2/20149/3/ /2/2014 Cisco /9/20089/3/ /2/20149/3/ /2/2014 Siemens /9/20089/3/ /2/20149/3/ /2/2014 Internet Access (FIRN) AT&T DMS 08/ /19/20081/12/ /30/20151/12/ /30/2015 MFNAT&T R10/4/20054/20/ /17/20169/18/ /17/

DMS State Master Contracts ServiceCompanySPINContract Number Allowable Contract Date Award Date Form 470 App # Contract End Date Effective Dates TIPS (Wiring, Internal) For info : call Derald or com DMS (A- N) 11/26/2012 Multiple Award Dates /30/2016 7/01/2013 – 6/30/2016 Remote Broadband Services AT&T DMS 08/ /18/20087/13/ /2/2015 7/13/ /2/2015 Mobile Communication s Services AT&T DMS A9/30/20101/11/ /10/2017 1/13/ /12/2017 Mobile Communication s Services Sprint DMS B9/30/20101/13/ /12/2017 1/13/ /12/2017 Mobile Communication s Services Verizon DMS C9/30/20101/20/ /19/2017 1/20/ /19/

SUNCOM State Master Contracts  To view eligible E-Rate contract information go to DMS SUNCOM Website DMS SUNCOM Website  For questions about services contact your DMS Business Consultant  To order services go to Ordering Login PageOrdering Login Page TIP: Allow plenty of time to file your CSA 12

DivTel Business Development Consultants 13

Competitive Bidding: ‘Mini Bids’  An evaluation process used by applicants when a state files an Form 470 and signs state master contracts with more than one service provider as a result  Applicant cannot simply choose one of these service providers, but must evaluate all eligible state master contracts and demonstrate why the service provider it chooses is the most cost-effective solution. Applies to SUNCOM contracts: Mobile Communications Services (MCS) # DMS (A, B or depending on vendor) Telephone Equipment & Services (STEPS) # Wiring, Internal (TIPS) 14

Sample Bid Evaluation Matrix 15

State Master Contract Filing Process DivTel Will Need From You:  Letter of Agency – Sign, date, notarize and return to E-Rate Team  If ordering P2, you will need a Technology Plan  If you have a certified Tech Plan: provide DivTel your DOE letter of Tech Plan Certification  If you don’t have a certified Tech Plan: notify DivTel of Plan status, and must provide DivTel your DOE Letter of Tech Plan Certification before Form 486 can be filed  Inform E-Rate Team if you are conducting your own procurement (filing own Form 470) and considering a DMS State Master Contract as a bid response  Copy of Form 479 if ordering Internet Access services  Contact information for person(s) responsible for E-Rate  Any supporting documentation requested by E-Rate Team 16

Responsibilities  DivTel Will ensure State Master Contract applications are accurate and meet all USAC guidelines Will be responsible for any reduction in funding that results from DivTel errors or omissions  SUNCOM Customers Will be responsible for any reduction in funding that result from their error or omissions Agree to meet required document retention rules and to provide documentation, as required by DivTel and USAC

Communications Service Agreement Billing (CSAB) System  CSAB Data Collection & Ordering System Data Collection Selecting Services Evolution of FY ’s Application process WebEx Training series to be announced shortly 18