Form 470 Changes Timm Harwick Train-the-Trainer Workshop September 27-29, 2004 Schools & Libraries Division

Slide #2Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 uServices Requested and Certification Form n Lists services requested uSeparated by category of service uDescribed by service/function and quantity/capacity n Identifies entities uRecipients of service uBilled Entities uIneligible participating entities

Slide #3Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 1 – Applicant Information n address for Applicant removed. uReport Contact Person’s address. n Categories for type of application now match those on Form 471.

Slide #4Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description of Needs or Services Requested n Type of service clarified: uNon-contracted tariffed or month-to-month services uServices for which a new written contract is sought uServices from a multi-year contract signed on or before July 10, 1997 but no Form 470

Slide #5Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n If you indicate that you have or intend to have an RFP, your RFP must be available to all interested bidders for at least 28 days n You risk denial of your funding requests uIf you indicate you have or intend to have an RFP, but it is not available to all interested bidders uIf you indicate you do not have or intend to have an RFP, but you do in fact have an RFP

Slide #6Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n Choice of BEAR or SPI (reimbursement or discounts) — you can indicate uDiscounts uReimbursement uNo preference n Your indication is not binding.

Slide #7Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n If you have an RFP uYou must still describe your services by service/function and quantity/capacity uCan describe in general terms and refer to RFP for specifics n If you do not have an RFP uYou must describe your services by service/function and quantity/capacity

Slide #8Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n Items 8, 9, 10 and 11 — Categories of service uTelecommunications Services uInternet Access uInternal Connections Other than Basic Maintenance uBasic Maintenance of Internal Connections

Slide #9Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n Item 11 — New category of service uBasic Maintenance of Internal Connections uCan request every funding year — not subject to two-out-of five year rule uMust be basic maintenance as defined in Third Report and Order

Slide #10Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n Item 13a – now two check boxes uSecond check box is to indicate if there are NO restrictions imposed by state or local laws or regulations on service provider contacts or other bidding procedures.

Slide #11Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 2 – Summary Description n Item 13b – other service/contract issues uClear instruction added for applicants to indicate HERE that this form requests services for a funding year for which a Form 470 cannot yet be filed online

Slide #12Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 3 – Technology Resources n Item 14 – Basic telephone service uDefinition of basic telephone service from eligible services list included for clarity uIf you check this box, you can skip to Item 16.

Slide #13Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 4 – Recipients of Service n Item 17 – Billed Entities uWarning added: if a Billed Entity cited on a Form 471 is not listed in this Item, funding may be denied for the funding requests associated with this Form 470.

Slide #14Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Certifications and Signature n New certifications n Changed certifications n Name of authorized person’s employer uConsultants must enter name of organization that employs consultant, not applicant name.

Slide #15Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 20 certification n All of the individual schools, libraries, and library consortia receiving services under this application are covered by technology plans that are written, that cover all 12 months of the funding year, and that have been or will be approved by an SLD-certified Technology Plan Approver prior to the commencement of service. n Separate certification for technology plan approval status has been removed.

Slide #16Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 21 certification n I will post my Form 470 and (if applicable) make my RFP available for at least 28 days before considering all bids received and selecting a service provider. n I will retain required documents for a period of at least five years after the last day of service delivered. n I will retain all documents necessary to demonstrate compliance with the statute and FCC rules regarding the application for, receipt of, and delivery of services receiving E-rate discounts. n I recognize that I may be audited pursuant to participation in E-rate.

Slide #17Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 22 certification n The services the applicant purchases at discounts will be used solely for educational purposes and will not be sold, resold, or transferred in consideration for money or any other thing of value, except as permitted by FCC rules. n The Billed Entity has not received anything of value or a promise of anything of value, other than services and equipment requested under this form, from the service provider, or any representative or agent thereof or any consultant in connection with this request for services.

Slide #18Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 23 certification n I recognize that support under E-rate is conditional upon the school(s) and/or library(ies) I represent securing access, separately or through this program, to all of the resources, including computers, training, software, internal connections, maintenance, and electrical capacity necessary to use the services purchased effectively. n Some of the above resources are not eligible for support.

Slide #19Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 24 certification n I am authorized to order telecommunications and other supported services for the eligible entity(ies). n I certify that I am authorized to submit this request on behalf of the eligible entity(ies) listed on this application. n I have examined this request, and to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, all statements of fact contained herein are true.

Slide #20Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 25 certification n I have reviewed all applicable state and local procurement/competitive bidding requirements and have complied with them. n I acknowledge that persons willfully making false statements on this form can be punished by fine, forfeiture, or imprisonment.

Slide #21Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uBlock 5 – Item 26 certification n FCC rules provide that persons who have been convicted of criminal violations or held civilly liable for certain acts arising from their participation in E-rate are subject to suspension and debarment from the program.

Slide #22Schools and Libraries Division Form 470 Changes uAddress for paper form submission n Please note disappearance of (fictitious) Ms. Smith n Use “ATTN: SLD Form 470” for C/O field requested by express delivery services and U.S. Postal Service, Return Receipt Requested uRemember to use the correct form n Dated October 2004

Slide #23Schools and Libraries Division QUESTIONS