E-Rate Funding

This contract provides Fauquier County Public Schools with administrative funding services for the federal E‑Rate program, covering FCC 470 and SPIN allocations. The award is a single‑vendor, sole‑source agreement with SHI International Corp., extending from early 2025 through September 2027 after one renewal. The vendor will manage the receipt, accounting, and disbursement of E‑Rate funds in accordance with the VITA contract framework and must meet extensive insurance, background‑check, and compliance requirements. • Primary service: administration of E‑Rate funding (FCC 470 #220000042 & SPIN #143012572). • Contract term: Jan 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 (one‑year renewal exercised, no further options). • Payment: invoicing based on Quote # 25662481, net 45 days after a proper invoice. • Vendor obligations include extensive liability coverage, certifications (no crimes against children, drug‑free workplace, etc.), and record‑retention for five years.