Fall/Winter
Start Procurement Activities
You can file your 470 early. Don't need to wait
Investigate State Blanket and MHEC contracts
January / February
Application Window Opens / File 470
File Your 470 if you need a new contract or new services
A short descriptive blurb about this step.
February / March
Evaluate Bids and Select Service Provider
Do this if you filed a a 470. Not needed if you are continuing a multi-year contract.
April - June (or longer)
Respond to Inquiries from PIA
PIA, or Program Integrity Assurance, often make followup inquries about your application. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in EPC and respond within the timeframe. Or, ask for an extension. USAC is very generous giving extensions if you need them
July 1
Begin Services and File 486
This is where you certify stuff.
You also tell USAC whether you are doing SPI or BEAR. (Tell your service provider earlier.)
July 1
Invoicing : BEAR and SPI
Stuff about getting your discount
- Starting Services
- Form 472 BEAR (Video)
- Form 474 SPI (Video) - this one is for service providers, but you might be interested in what they