FCDL Comment:
DR1:FCC rules require that applicants provide sufficient information with the FCC Form 470 and/or RFP in order for potential vendors to be able to formulate valid service solutions. Further, applicants must conduct a fair and open competitive bidding process that does not indicate a preference for one technology solution over another. Specifically, being technology neutral when choosing a Self-Provisioned solution. This could deter non-fiber vendors from submitting bids, therefore violating Competitive Bidding regulations. This FRN is denied because the applicant has not provided a technology neutral solution to all potential vendors to evaluate its service needs and has not conducted a fair and open competitive bidding process.||MR1:FRN modified in accordance with a RAL request.||MR2:In consultation with the applicant, ODell Elementary-17025280, Lykins Elementary School - 17028618 have been added to FRN 2199043565.001.||MR3:Based on the review of your member entity(ies), the entity 85432 - Celina Elementary School and 85434 Celina Middle School have been closed as a school site. Per program rules, closed entities are not eligible for funding.