E-rate RFP & Form 470 Narrative Guide Released
December 8, 2020
Attached: RFP & Form 470 Narrative Guide
To assist applicants with preparing their E-rate Request for Proposals (RFP), I’ve created the attached RFP & Form 470 Narrative Guide that contains the following information related to both Category 1 and Category 2 service/equipment requests:
- RFP Basics
- RFP Outlines of what information should be included in an RFP and also what information should be requested from vendors in their bid responses.
- Sample Vendor Response Templates
- Reminders of additional bidding requirements when seeking various fiber services
- Sample Form 470 Narrative Language for applicants that are not issuing RFPs with their Form 470’s
I hope it’s helpful to you during this E-rate bidding season!
If you have any questions about RFPs or the contents of the Guide, please let me know. I will soon post it under the Helpful Documents section of the www.e-ratepa.org website.
Stay warm and healthy, E-raters!
— Julie
Julie Tritt Schell
PA E-rate Coordinator
717-730-7133