Proposal Certification.pdf

Proposal Cer+fica+on

By indica)on of the authorized signature below, the OFFEROR does hereby make the following cer)fica)on and assurance:

• The OFFEROR affirms its understanding of the informa)on presented in all sec)ons and a?achments of this RFP and acknowledges that the RFP, any amendments, the resul)ng Contract, Service Schedules, and Work Orders will govern the services awarded under this procurement.

• The OFFEROR accepts and agrees to comply with all mandatory requirements, terms, and condi)ons set forth in this RFP. Any OFFEROR-proposed terms, condi)ons, excep)ons, service guides, online terms, or other supplemental documents submi?ed with the Proposal will not modify or supplement the RFP, Contract, Service Schedules, or Work Orders unless expressly incorporated in wri)ng by ASA through an authorized representa)ve.

• The OFFEROR accepts full responsibility to ensure that no changes are made to the RFP. In the event of any inconsistencies or contradic)ons between the language in the RFP and the OFFEROR’S Proposal, the RFP shall prevail. If ASA issues an amendment to the original RFP, the amendment shall take precedence over both the original RFP and the OFFEROR’S Proposal in the event of an inconsistency, ambiguity, or conflict.

• The OFFEROR cer)fies that all pricing was determined independently and without collusion, and acknowledges that any viola)on may result in disqualifica)on or Contract termina)on.

• The OFFEROR will comply with all applicable rules and regula)ons as outlined on the Universal Service Administra)ve Company’s (USAC) website related to the E-Rate program.

• The OFFEROR agrees to file the Form 474 (Service Provider Invoicing (SPI) Forms) to request reimbursement from USAC for the discounted por)on of the E-Rate eligible price. The OFFEROR will only bill ASA for the non-discounted por)on of the E-Rate eligible price.

• The OFFEROR cer)fies that all informa)on provided in the Cost Proposal Workbook, including pricing, USF charge designa)on, and all other field entries, is accurate, complete, and based on valid and available offerings as of the date of submission. The OFFEROR further commits to honoring all pricing included in the Cost Proposal Workbook, regardless of when or if each bandwidth level is ordered during the Contract.

• The OFFEROR acknowledges a con)nuing obliga)on to disclose any change of circumstances that will affect its qualifica)ons.

• If the OFFEROR fails to sign this cer)fica)on, the Proposal may be deemed nonresponsive and disqualified from further considera)on.

• The OFFEROR acknowledges that if any informa)on included in this cer)fica)on is found to be false, misleading, or materially inaccurate, such findings may, at the sole discre)on of ASA, cons)tute grounds for disqualifica)on, contract termina)on, or other appropriate remedies as determined by ASA.

Authorized Signature: ____________________________ Title: _________________________

Printed Name: ____________________________ Date: _________________________