E-RATE Clause Samples

E-RATE. Authorized users who receive E-rate funding are encouraged to review Universal Service Fund rules and regulations to verify the applicability of this Contract to the E-rate program. OGS Reserved Rights New York State reserves the right to:

E-RATE. To the extent the services offered are subject to the E-rate discount program, all award Contract Vendors must commit to participation in the Federal Communication Commission's E-rate discount program established under authority of the Federal Telecommunications Commission Act of 1996. Participation in, and implementation of, this program must be provided without the addition of any service or administration fee by the Contract Vendor.

E-RATE. “E-Rate” is a program sponsored by the Federal Communications Commission whereby educational and other qualifying institutions may purchase authorized technology at reduced prices. E-Rate eligibility

E-RATE i. A Participant who seeks E-rate funding agrees to have on file with the Nebraska Department of Education a continuously updated and approved Technology Plan, as required by the FCC and USAC policies, that includes clear goals and realistic strategies; a professional development strategy; an assessment of technology needs and services; and an ongoing evaluation process. ii. A Participant who is eligible for E-rate funding agrees to submit a signed, certified Letter of Agency and any other authorizations that may be required by the FCC to the OCIO as requested, in order to authorize the OCIO to act and file E-rate on the Interregional Transport and Internet on their behalf.

E-RATE. Customers applying for or receiving Schools and Libraries or Rural Health Care subsidies, or funds from any other subsidy or reimbursement program, remain responsible for the entire account balance. Customer must timely submit all information requested by and comply with all rules imposed by the program sponsor; for example, USAC. Notwithstanding Section 11b, Customer must pay its anticipated portion of any invoice within sixty (60) days of the invoice date to avoid incurring any late payment charges.

E-RATE. To the extent a purchase under a Technical Addendum is E-Rate eligible, the following section is applicable. Contractors bidding and contracting for e-rate eligible sites must be in full compliance with the Federal Communication Commission’s rules related to the E-Rate Discount -Universal Service Support Mechanism for Schools and Libraries (“E-Rate”). Contractor acknowledges that any contractual relationship resulting from an E-Rate eligible solicitation of proposals may be partially or entirely dependent upon the successful receipt of Universal Service Fund (“USF”) subsidies. To ensure compliance with all applicable USF regulations, program mandates and auditing requirements, Contractors must comply with the following:

E-RATE. Agencies who are applying for E-Rate funding will be required to sign a E-Rate Rider in addition to this Agency Agreement.

E-RATE. Authorized users who receive E-rate funding are encouraged to review Universal Service Fund rules and regulations to verify the applicability of this Contract to the E-rate program.

E-RATE. A. The Schools and Libraries Program of the Federal Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-rate," is administered by the Universal Service B. E-rate rules and regulations require the entity that pays vendors for E-rate eligible services and/or equipment on behalf of E-rate eligible schools and libraries (the “Billed Entity”) to be the E-rate Applicant for those services. Because the Department will pay the Contractor for services delivered to E-rate eligible schools and libraries under this Contract, the Department will be the Applicant for E-rate discounts for those services. If the Contractor is providing E- rate eligible services and/or equipment to the Department’s E-rate eligible customers under the Contract, the Contractor shall meet the requirements in this E-rate section. C. The Business Operations section of the Contract shall apply to any service provided to E-rate eligible customers under the Contract. A brief overview of the Department E-rate process is shown below: D. If the Contractor’s authorized resellers or authorized dealers will provide one or more of the Contractor’s requirements set forth in this Contract, that authorized reseller or authorized dealer will assume the obligations of the Contractor for this section. In that event, the Contractor will ensure that the authorized reseller or authorized dealer is in compliance with the obligations of this section. E. To be eligible to provide services or equipment to E-rate eligible customers under this Contract, the Contractor must have obtained or applied to obtain a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) from USAC prior to execution of the Contract and shall provide relevant SPIN(s) to the Department. The Contractor also is required to submit a Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) (Form 473) to USAC each funding year to certify that it will comply with E-rate rules and regulations. The Contractor shall maintain eligibility as an E-rate Service Provider under FCC rules and shall avoid being placed on “Red Light” status by the FCC for the duration of the Contract. F. During the term of the Contract, the Contractor shall be required to take all appropriate action to provide eligible services and/or equipment in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract and E-rate rules and regulations. If the Contractor becomes ineligible as an E-rate Service Provider during the term of the Contract or becomes unwilling or unable to provide E-rate eligible services and/or ...