FCDL Comment:
DR1: The RFP released for this FRN had a response due date of 03/19/2014 which is prior to the expiration of the 28 day competitive bidding waiting period as established by the filing of your FCC Form 470. <><><><><> DR2: Documentation provided during the review demonstrates that the cost of the proposals evaluated during your competitive bidding process included costs of both eligible and ineligible products and services. FCC rules require applicants to carefully consider all bid solutions and choose the most cost effective solution with price of only the eligible products and services being the highest weighted factor in the bid evaluation process. The cost of ineligible products and services can be included in the bid evaluation matrix as long as it is a separate factor and is not included with the eligible portion of the products and services as the primary factor. Because you included the cost of ineligible products and services in your evaluation of the price of each proposal, funding will be denied. <><><><><> DR3: Documentation provided shows a decision to award a contract was made prior to the RFP due date. Applicants cannot select their service provider or enter into a contract or a legally binding agreement prior to the Allowable Contract Date as established by the FCC Form 470 filing or the close of the RFP bidding period, whichever is later. Since you did not meet this Program requirement, this FRN is denied. <><><><><> DR4: This FRN is denied because the contract was signed after the FCC Form 471 certification date of 03/25/2014. The contract for this FRN was signed and dated on 03/26/2014 which is after the FCC Form 471 certification date. According to Program rules, contracts must be signed and dated by the applicant prior to or on the FCC Form 471 Certification postmark date.