INTERNAL CONNECTIONS MNT

DR1: FRN was denied for failure to advise bidders that an RFP was issued. An RFP was issued and the Form 470 advised potential bidders that no RFP existed. During our review, it was determined that you did issue an RFP. The documents titled "Summary of Projects" and "Instruction to Bidders - Bid Forms" outlined specific requirements, date of events and pre-requisites to be met by prospective bidders imperative to submit a qualifying bid. As stated on the USAC website, "An RFP describes the project undertaken, with sufficient details to inform potential bidders of the scope, location, and any other requirements for the project." FCC rules require applicants to submit a complete description of services they seek so that it may be posted for competing service providers to evaluate and formulate bids. The applicant's FCC Form 470 should inform potential bidders if there is, or is likely to be, an RFP relating to particular services indicated on the form. Since you failed to inform potential bidding service providers that an RFP was available for the products and/or services requested, you violated the competitive bidding process. Accordingly, this FRN is be denied.