Form 470
Application Tips |
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| Tip 5: Suggested language for Item (12). |
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Most NYS public schools can use the following language:
| "Public work and purchase contracts for public schools in New York State are
governed by the provisions of Sections 103-109 of the State's General Municipal
Law. Public schools may also purchase equipment and services under publicly bid
centralized procurement contracts administered by the State's Office of General
Services or under cooperative bidding contracts administered by local boards of
cooperative educational services ('BOCES')."
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Even simpler language is appropriate for most libraries and private schools.
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An applicant filing its Form 470, several months or more before it plans to
negotiate and sign contracts for requested services, should include language
such as:
| "Bids for services requested herein will be accepted up to and until the close
of the next E-rate Form 471 application window." |
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| Tip 6: Item (13) is truly optional. |
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Complete only if you want to encourage vendors to contact you regarding
possible future services.
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| Tip 7: Suggestions for completing Block 3:
Technology Assessment. |
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Avoid checking "Basic telephone service only" in Item (14) unless you are sure
that is the only service you need. "Basic telephone service" refers only to
individual telephone lines and cellular telephone service.
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Item (15) is easy to complete. When in doubt, check both "has been purchased"
and "is being sought."
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Item (15f) is truly optional.
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