| FCDL Comment: |
Based on the documentation you provided during the Special Compliance Review, FRN 2214645 will be denied because you failed to demonstrate that all bids were properly considered and evaluated prior to selecting a service provider. You indicated three (3) bids were received for FRN 2214645 and that price was the only factor considered in your vendor selection process. In addition, no evaluation matrix was provided with your original response. On 7/2/2013, you indicated that Sprint's bid for Data service was disqualified due to reliability concerns. Subsequently, you provided an evaluation matrix that evaluated Sprint, AT&T and Verizon in three criteria (Cost, Reliability, Package w/ Data) which contradicts your previous responses and 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 process. The vendor evaluation should be completed and documented prior to the vendor selection and/or signing and dating the contract, therefore, 2214645 will be denied. |