has been helping schools & libraries with the E-Rate program (Schools & Libraries Universal Service Discount Mechanism) since the beginning of the program in 1997. We can assist your school and/or library in all aspects of the E-Rate program from preparing your Technology Plan to filing for reimbursement.
Since we are not a vendor (service provider) of any qualifying E-Rate services, SLD allows you to authorize us to prepare and submit your E-Rate documentation on your behalf.
COMPREHENSIVE E-RATE SERVICES (Full Service)
Our standard service offering which allows you to outsource the majority of your E-rate processes to Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting’s qualified E-rate management professionals.
Technology Plan Review
CIPA Certification
Unlimited use of Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting’s Tech Plan Creator©
Entity Verification and Changes (school closing, annexations, adds, moves)
Competitive Bidding-online RFP Questionnaire, RFP development
Form 470 preparation and submission
Bid packet compilation including scoring grid and required forms
Discount calculation and analysis
Forms 479 and Letters of Agency for Consortium Filings
Contract guidance, review and compliance
Form 471 preparation and submission
Program Integrity Assurance – application review
Forms 486 and 500 – prepare, submit and track
Billing and Disbursements – Forms 472 (BEAR) and Service Provider discounts
Service provider and product changes
Program Compliance and documentation
USAC and FCC appeals
Summer workshops, E-rate workbook, webinars, live chat and other support
NO FRILLS 470 & 471 FORMS FILING (Limited services level – lowest cost)
New service offering to allow schools and libraries with limited budgets to utilize our services. Clients selecting this option will need to be willing to handle the majority of the E-rate preparation work in-house.
Unlimited use of Kellogg & Sovereign® Consulting’s Tech Plan Creator©
Form 470 preparation and submission
E-Rate discount calculation
Form 471 preparation and submission
Summer workshops, E-rate workbook, webinars, live chat and other support
INTERNAL AUDIT
New service offering to allow schools and libraries to audit their own E-rate processes to ensure they are in compliance with E-rate rules and regulations. Excellent method for ensuring you are prepared in case you are selected for an audit.
Use of Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting’s online Internal Audit Tool
Answer audit questions and requests for documentation online
KSLLC letter to management and applicant response
TECHNOLOGY PLANNING & RFP DEVELOPMENT
Schools & Libraries may contract us separately for technology planning or assistance with RFP development.
Annual Subscriptions available for use of KSLLC’s online Tech Plan Creator©
APPEALS, REVIEWS & AUDITS
Schools & Libraries may contract us separately for assistance with filing USAC or FCC appeals.
With over 13 years of experience in the E-rate program, we are more than happy to assist both our regular clients and non-clients in this area. We have extensive experience with all levels of reviews and audits:
USAC and FCC appeals
Cost Effectiveness Reviews
Selective Review Information Requests
Competitive Bidding Reviews
Audits
To learn more about how your school or library can take advantage of the discounts offered through the E-Rate program, please contact us at 580-332-1444.