FCDL Comment:
MR1: Based on the applicant's request, the One-time Eligible Cost of the FRN's Item 21 was changed from $185,210.55 to $74,042.43. <><><><><> DR1: The description for the products and services on the RFP issued for the products and/or services in the FRN contains a particular manufacturer's name, brand, products and/or services without also specifying "or equivalent". This is a competitive bidding violation because there is no indication that FCC Form 470/RFP is also allowing a service provider to submit a bid for equivalent products and/or services. This undermines the competitive bidding process by eliminating the opportunity for the applicant to purchase an equivalent or better product that may be less expensive or to choose a less expensive service provider. <><><><><> DR2: The products and/or services that were requested on your FCC Form 471 are substantially different than those requested on your FCC Form 470 and/or RFP. Program rules require applicants to make a bona fide request for services by filing an FCC Form 470 and/or RFP. The services requested on your FCC Form 470 and/or RFP must describe the planned service requirements requested on your FCC Form 471 and/or RFP. Since you did not meet this Program requirement, the FRN must be denied.