SKYLANDS E-RATE SERVICES
America’s Premier E-Rate Consulting Firm
E-Rate Consulting for Schools and Libraries
Skylands E-Rate is your Premier E-Rate Consultant for Schools and Libraries. We are ready to get to work – you let us know when to begin. Our services cover the A-Z of E-Rate and enable us to handle every part of the application process from start to finish. We have developed a standardized and proven process that works for our clients that meet their specific needs.
Compliance Support
The key to success with E-Rate is compliance. We ensure that your bidding process is conducted with the utmost integrity and all program compliance boxes are checked.
Vendor Management
What happens when a vendor is unresponsive or does not provide services as promised? Our vendor management support makes certain applicants are billed correctly and acts as a liaison between applicant and vendor should any issues arise.
RFP/Procurement
Our team works in coordination with school and library personnel to draft complex RFP/RFQ documents. Our proprietary Scope of Work documents have a proven track record of success. Just tell us what you need, and we can translate it into an E-Rate friendly language that meets all state, local, and federal rules and regulations.
Technology Review
We take the time to understand the intricate technology and equipment needs of our clients. This not only allows us to help you get the most out of the E-Rate program, but also enables us to make targeted recommendations based on your unique situation.
Our Full-Service E-Rate Consulting Packages Include:
Pre-Commitment Processes
- Manage and oversee the FCC Form 470 and competitive bid process.
- Ensure a service provider is selected in accordance with FCC and USAC rules/regulations.
- Request funding with the winning vendor of the competitive bid process, and file an FCC Form 471.
- Respond to USAC inquiries, audits, and reviews.
Post-Commitment Processes
- Ensure CIPA compliance and notify USAC services have been started via the FCC Form 486.
- Oversee post-commitment actions and forms, including but not limited to:
- Appeals
- SPIN Changes
- Service Substitutions
- FCC Form 500
- Work with clients to address Payment Quality Assurance (PQA) reviews.
Annual E-Rate Planning
- Annual review of services ordered and delivered.
- Review of current bandwidth needs for Internet and WAN.
- Review of current equipment on-premise.
- Perform end of funding year reconciliation.
- Succession planning.
- Determination of services which will be necessary in the future funding year
Why Skylands E-Rate
