Attachment D.pdf

This is an attachment to a solicitation document for E-Rate Category 2 Network Products and Services issued by the State of South Carolina. Attachment D requires bidders to certify their willingness to participate in Universal Service Fund discount programs, which are administered under Federal Communications Commission and South Carolina Public Service Commission regulations. Bidders must complete this form by providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), signature, and date to demonstrate compliance with applicable E-Rate program requirements. Failure to submit this completed attachment may result in the bidder's offer being deemed non-responsive.

The form serves as a mandatory compliance document ensuring that vendors offering network products and services under this solicitation acknowledge their participation in federally subsidized Universal Service Fund discount programs. Bidders must be registered with a valid SPIN number and agree to adhere to all FCC and South Carolina PSC rules governing E-Rate discounts for eligible telecommunications and networking products. This requirement ensures that the procurement leverages available federal funding mechanisms to reduce costs for the state procurement.