Only two weeks remain to certify an FY2020 Form 471 before *the filing window closes at 11:59 PM EDT on March 25, 2020*. This form must be filed by all applicants requesting FY2020 E-Rate funding for products or services not arranged by Networkmaine. Remember the following rules: - Do not conduct a bid evaluation or sign a contract until 28 days after submitting your Form 470 / RFP / RFP amendments (count the number of days from the last activity) - Do not certify your Form 471 before you have signed a contract with the chosen service provider (and I suggest that you add that contract to the EPC contract module before starting your Form 471) - Do certify your Form 471 before the window closes! For guides on all things Form 471 related, visit http://erate.networkmaine.net/ and please reach out to me if you need assistance. _________________________________________________ Anne Perloff Maine State E-Rate Coordinator for Schools Networkmaine, University of Maine System US:IT Web: erate.networkmaine.net Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: 207-581-3584 Mail: Networkmaine 5752 Neville Hall, Room 255 Orono, ME 04469-5752