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The Erate Form 470 and the Open Bidding Process

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Welcome back to our series about Erate, which is a technology program for schools and libraries. If you are still interested, that is a good sign. The information can be a bit dry at times, but stick with us because the payoff can be great! If you need a refresher on the previous step, the needs assessment, check out our article here. Filling Out the Form 470.

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Service Provider Selection and the Erate Form 471

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

The Erate Form 471 is the place where the school finally gets to make the request for services and equipment. As a reminder, the following steps need to be completed before selecting the service provider (s) and submitting Form 471 (s). These include: Conduct a needs assessment File the form 470 Be sure to log and score every bid received. See our blog for more detailed information.