FCDL Comment:
DR1: FCC Rules require an applicant to conduct a fair and open competitive bidding process prior to selecting its service provider. The service provider?s creation of the bid evaluation matrix taints the competitive bidding process. Therefore, funding is denied. <><><><><> DR2: FCC Rules require that applicants carefully consider all bids and select the most cost-effective offer, with price of the eligible goods and services being the primary factor. In this instance, price was not the primary factor in the service provider selection. Therefore, funding is denied. <><><><><> DR3: Program rules require an applicant to conduct a competitive bidding process prior to selecting its service provider. The applicant failed to consider all bids, thereby compromising the competitive bidding process. Therefore, funding is denied.