| FCDL Comment: |
Based on the documentation you provided during the Special Compliance Review, FRN 2214628 will be denied because you failed to demonstrate that all bids received in response to the FCC Form 470 and/or RFP were properly considered prior to selecting a service provider. You initially indicated that only one (1) bid from Verizon Wireless was received for FRN 2214628 and no evaluation worksheet was provided. However, the documentation you provided demonstrated that multiple quotes offered applicable Cellular Voice Service Plans. When asked to clarify this information, you replied on 6/28/2013, that Sprint was considered but disqualified due to reliability concerns. However, your most recent e-mail response dated 7/2/2013 contradicts this rationale. The embedded evaluation listed Sprint and AT&T as both proposing cellular voice service plans yet they were not part of your initial response to the request for the competitive bidding documentation. Furthermore, it appears that the evaluation matrix was created after you selected your vendor therefore USAC is unable to determine if you properly considered and evaluated all bids received and/ or whether price was the primary factor in your vendor selection. The vendor evaluation should be completed and documented prior to the vendor selection and/or signing and dating the contract, therefore, 2214628 will be denied. |