INTERNET ACCESS

DR1:FCC Rules require applicants to evaluate the cost effectiveness of all bids received and to choose the most cost effective solution. Documentation provided failed to demonstrate that the selected solution 3GB Internet w/ Dark Fiber 60 is the most cost effective option in comparison to Dark Fiber 20 YR IRU W/Out based on the vendor responses to the FCC Form 470 associated with this FRN. This FRN is denied as the applicant did not select the most cost effective solution. ||DR2:Applicants are required to conduct a fair and open competitive bid process and to provide the same information to all bidders. Applicants are also required to carefully consider all bids received and select the most cost-effective service offering using price of the eligible goods and services as the primary factor. During the review, it was determined that applicant did not use its vendor selection criteria and process as provided in the FCC Form 470 or other bid documentation. Specifically, the applicant did not follow the results of its own evaluation. Therefore, this FRN is denied.