We provide robust consulting and support services, from the application phase through to continued compliance.
Our Services
- Prepare and file all forms: 470, 471, 486, BEAR, 500 and others
- Develop 3-year E-Rate Technology Plan
- Monitor and process all forms required during the payment and reimbursement process
- Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for eligible services and equipment
- End-to-end management of the competitive bidding process
- Develop bid summaries and ready-to-score evaluation matrices based on proposals received during the competitive bidding process
- Retain records on our centralized documentation management system, ErateSync.
- Prepare and file appeals
- On-site audit and heightened review support
- Timely and thorough Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) support
- Manage all vendor communications through applicant-specific E-Rate email addresses
- Training staff
- Manage E-Rate WAN, Internet Access, and LAN deployments
And more!
E-Rate RFP Development
Selecting the right E-Rate consulting vendor can be challenging and costly. Our team leverages extensive knowledge of IT equipment and services to develop best-in-class network infrastructure and services requirements.
Learn More- Identifies and gathers technology requirements
- Develops detailed specifications based on requirements and best practices
- Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFP)
- Creates a USAC compliant bid evaluation matrix
- Develops TCO, cost/benefit, and financial analysis
- Analyzes needs vs. imperatives
- Creates the Vendor Response Evaluation
Why EdTechnology Funds
Experience
We combine over 18 years of hands-on E-Rate experience with in-depth knowledge of technologies used in K-12 school and library environments.
Process
Our goal is not just to manage the process of getting funds, but to help schools efficiently deploy and utilize technology resources.
Service
We provide a white-glove, hands-on approach, with an individual account manager/E-Rate consultant assigned to ensure your team feels supported every step of the way.
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EdTechnologyFunds has helped schools and libraries nationwide navigate the E-Rate and Emergency Connectivity Fund applications processes to onboard and retain critical resources needed to build 21st century learning environments.
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