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E-Rate Step 2: Form 470
The application process begins with the posting of Form 470: Description of Services Requested and Certification Form, which specifies the eligible products and services you want to purchase. If you develop an RFP for E-Rate eligible equipment, this should be posted at the same time. The Form 470 must be posted for at least 28 days before a vendor is chosen and a contract signed.
Purpose: The Form 470 opens the competitive bidding process for the services listed either on the form or in the RFP indicated on the form.
When To File: Form 470 can be filed for a particular funding year as soon as USAC posts a notice to that effect on its web site. This notice will be posted at least 12 months before the start of a funding year. Since the Form 470 must be posted for 28 days before an applicant can execute a fundable contract for services, all Forms 470 must be posted at least 28 days prior to the closing date of the close of the Form 471 filing windows.
