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Attachment A_USF Administrator RFP_2021.pdf
| 1 GENERAL INFORMATION |
| 1.1 DEFINITIONS |
| 1.2 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE |
| 1.3 SCOPE OF WORK |
| 1.3.1 PROVIDER CONTRIBUTIONS |
| 1.3.1.1 Assessment Calculations |
| 1.3.1.2 Invoicing Telecommunications Services Providers |
| 1.3.1.3 Collection of Monies from Telecommunications Services Providers |
| 1.3.2 MANAGEMENT OF COMMISSION USF PROGRAMS |
| 1.3.2.1 Telecommunications Equipment Purchase Program (TEPP) |
| 1.3.2.2 Two-Line Voice Carryover (2LVCO) and Two-Line Hearing Carryover (2LHCO) |
| 1.3.2.3 Low-Income Program (Lifeline) |
| 1.3.2.4 Non-Profit Access Grant Program |
| 1.3.2.5 Medical Telecommunications Equipment Grant Program |
| 1.3.2.6 TEPP Outreach Program |
| 1.3.2.7 Outreach for Low-Income Assistance Grant Program |
| 1.3.2.8 Commission USF Programs Outside of the RFP Scope |
| 1.3.3 DISBURSEMENT OF MONIES |
| 1.3.4 REPORTING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
| 1.3.4.1 Reporting |
| 1.3.4.2 Records Management |
| 1.3.5 COMMUNICATION, AUDIT REQUIREMENT AND SAFEGUARDING OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA |
| 1.3.5.1 Communication |
| 1.3.5.2 Audit Requirement |
| 1.3.5.3 Safeguarding of Confidential Data |
| 1.4 PROCURING AND CONTRACTING AGENCY |
| 1.5 CLARIFICATIONS AND/OR REVISIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS |
| 1.6 COMMISSION POINT OF CONTACT AND CONTACT WITH COMMISSION EMPLOYEES |
| 1.7 NEWS RELEASES |
| 1.8 VENDOR CONFERENCE; QUESTIONS |
| 1.9 REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS |
| 1.10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
| 1.11 CONTRACT TERM AND FUNDING |
| 1.12 WISCONSIN eSUPPLIER PORTAL REGISTRATION |
| 2 PREPARING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL |
| 2.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS |
| 2.2 INCURRING COSTS |
| 2.3 COMPLETE RESPONSES |
| 2.4 SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL |
| 2.4.1 ELECTRONIC (ESUPPLIER) PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL (STRONGLY PREFERRED) |
| 2.4.2 ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL VIA EMAIL |
| 2.4.3 COST PROPOSAL SUBMISSION |
| 2.4.3.1 Electronic (eSupplier) Cost Proposal Submission |
| 2.4.3.2 Alternative Cost Proposal Submission via Email |
| 2.5 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT |
| 2.5.1 ELECTRONIC (ESUPPLIER) PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT |
| 2.5.2 ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL VIA EMAIL ORGANIZATIION AND FORMAT |
| 2.6 MULTIPLE PROPOSALS |
| 2.7 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS |
| 3 PROPOSAL SELECTION AND AWARD PROCESS |
| 3.1 PRELIMINARY EVALUATION |
| 3.2 EVALUATION COMMITTEE |
| 3.3 ACCEPTED PROPOSALS |
| 3.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| 3.5 PROPOSER REFERENCES |
| 3.6 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY |
| 3.6.1 MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
| 3.6.2 VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS |
| 3.6.3 DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS |
| 3.6.4 WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
| 3.7 RIGHT TO REJECT PROPOSALS |
| 3.8 AWARD AND FINAL OFFERS |
| 3.9 CONTRACT NEGOTIATION |
| 3.10 CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS IMPASSE |
| 3.11 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO AWARD THE CONTRACT |
| 3.12 APPEALS PROCESS |
| 3.12.1 PROTESTS |
| 3.12.2 APPEALS |
| 4 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS |
| 4.1 SERVICES PERFORMED WITHIN THE U.S. |
| 4.2 DEBARMENT |
| 4.3 POTENTIAL CONFLICTS |
| 4.4 CONTRACT TERMINATION HISTORY |
| 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES |
| 5.1.1 PRIOR EXPERIENCE |
| 5.1.2 ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION |
5.2 KEY STAFF QUALIFICATIONS
| 6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 6.1 PROVIDER CONTRIBUTIONS. |
| 6.2 MANAGEMENT OF COMMISSION USF PROGRAMS |
| 6.3 DISBURSEMENT OF MONIES |
| 6.4 REPORTING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT |
| 6.5 COMMUNICATION, AUDIT REQUIREMENT AND SAFEGUARDING OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA |
| 7 COST PROPOSAL |
| 7.1 COST PROPOSAL WORKSHEET |
| 7.2 CONSIDERATION OF ALL INHERENT COSTS |
| 7.3 FIXED PRICING |
| 7.4 PRICE CLARIFICATION |
| 8 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
| 8.1 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES |
| 8.2 INSURANCE |
| 8.3 EXECUTED CONTRACT TO CONSTITUTE ENTIRE AGREEMENT |
| 8.4 CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION |
| 8.4.1 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE |
| 8.4.2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE |
| 8.4.3 TERMINATION FOR INADEQUATE APPROPRIATIONS |
| 8.4.4 CONTRACT CANCELLATION |
| 8.5 FORCE MAJEURE |
| 8.6 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 8.7 PRIME CONTRACTOR |
9 LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
| Attachment D_Solix_-_Technical_Proposal_USF_RFP_PSC210002.pdf |
| Tab 3 – Transmittal Letter |
| Tab 4 – Required Forms/Documents |
| 1. Bidder Required Form (DOA-3832) |
| 2. Independent Audit Reports |
| 3. Proof of Insurance |
| Tab 5 – Response to Mandatory Requirements |
| 4.1 Services Performed Within the U.S. |
| 4.2 Debarment |
| 4.3 Potential Conflicts |
| 4.4 Contract Termination History |
| Tab 6 – Response to General Requirements |
| 5.1 Organizational Capabilities |
| 5.1.1 Prior Experience |
| 5.1.2 Organization Description |
| 5.2 Key Staff Qualifications |
| The Solix Team |
| Organizational Chart |
| Roles, Experience, and Qualifications |
| Tab 7 – Response to Technical Requirements |
| 6.1 Provider Contributions |
| 1.3.1 Provider Contributions |
| 6.2 Management of Commission USF Programs |
| 1.3.2 Management of Commission USF Programs |
| 6.3 Disbursement of Monies |
| 1.3.3 Disbursement of Monies |
| 6.4 Reporting and Records Management |
| 1.3.4 Reporting and Records Management |
| 6.5 Communication, Audit Requirement and Safeguarding of Confidential Data |
| 1.3.5 Communication, Audit Requirement and Safeguarding of Confidential Data |
| Tab 8 - Contract Terms and Conditions |
| Appendix: Independent Audit Reports |
| Blank Page |
| Blank Page |
| Attachment E_Solix_-_Sample_Reports_USF_RFP_PSC210002.pdf |
| Cover Letter |
| WI Statement of Fund Report February 2021 |
| WI Cash Flow February 2021 |