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Appeal Letter for 58130 Application #: 1002108 Appeal Letter for 58130 (West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science) Form 471 Application Number: I 002108 FRN: 272 5258 Funding Year: 20 15 Billed Entity Number: 58130 Billed Entity Name: West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sc ience Form Identifier: WMAES 20 15 C2 Date of Commitment Adjustment Letter: July 24, 20 15 Service Provider: Data Co nsultants Inc. SP IN: 143032336 Co ntact Nam e: Nao mi Carlyle, Director of Technology Services Co ntact Address: 4463 Leonard St., NW Gra nd Rap ids. MI 49534 Co ntact Telephone Number: (616) 914-5784 Co ntact Fax Number: (616) 855-1312 Co ntact E-mail Address: naomicarlylc(@, choiceschools.com Appeal Prepared By: J anelle Morgan, USF Co nsultant Phone Number: (800) 705 -9703, Fax Number: (815) 7 17-9761 CRN: 1 6043589 E-mail Address : Janelle<@.elit cfund .com This lett er is an appea l fo r the 20 15 Catego ry 2 app li cation fo r the wireless access points proj ect, FRN 272525 8. The schoo l was approved in full for this proj ect at $21, I 00 with an E-rate di sco unt of 80% ($16,880). The Funding Letter is attached ( Attachment A). The school did not r ece ive a PIA on this FRN. It was approved as submitted. The project was completed and the service provider submitted a SPI request to USAC for the payo ut in the fall of2015. The hardware was r eimb ursed ($17,770) but not the in sta llation ($3,400). Per the bid, the cost of the hardware was $17,770 and the installation $3,400, for a total of $2 L1 70 (A ttachme nt B). When the application was written, the installation was not li sted as a separate line item - just the total was included (Attachment C). At the time, we do not fee l it was cl early stated that hardware and in stall ation had to be on separate line items. The servi ce provider s ubmitted the SPI reques t to USAC several times, e ach t ime getting a de nial for the in stallation (Attac hment D). Per the ema il s, the first SPI request was sent in around mid-Octobe r. The last request was sent around mid-March. When this was deni ed again, we contacted our state E-rate coordinator (John Piznak). He suggested we contact the invoicing managers at USAC . T hey suggested we contact the help line. Th e help line suggested we file an appea l. Because we knew this was we ll after the date an appeal cou ld be filed, we contacted J ohn Piznak agai n. He suggested we contact R oger Brand at USAC. We talked to him on 5119/2016 and he suggested we do a USAC app ea l si nce it wasn ·t entirely clear fo r 2015 that the line items needed to be separate. On behalf of W est Michigan Academy of Environmental Sc ience, we strongly ask you lo reco nsider this d ecis ion and s upport payment for the installation of the wireless access points. We know this appea l is well after the d ead li ne of the funding lette r. However, there was nothing to appeal on the original approval. It wasn ·1 until after months of trying to get the installation paid o ut that we r ea li zed we needed to ti le an appeal. Page I of 2

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Appeal Letter for 58130 Application #: 1002108

Appeal Letter for 58130 (West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science)

Form 471 Application Number: I 002108 FRN: 2725258 Funding Year: 20 15 Billed Entity Number: 58130 Billed Entity Name: West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Form Identifier: WMAES 20 15 C2

Date of Commitment Adjustment Letter: July 24, 20 15

Service Provider: Data Consultants Inc. SPIN: 143032336

Contact Name: Naomi Carlyle, Director of Technology Services Contact Address: 4463 Leonard St., NW Grand Rapids. MI 49534 Contact Telephone Number: (616) 914-5784 Contact Fax Number: (616) 855-131 2 Contact E-mail Address: naomicarlylc(@,choiceschools.com

Appeal Prepared By: Janelle Morgan, USF Consultant Phone Number: (800) 705-9703, Fax Number: (8 15) 7 17-9761 CRN: 16043589 E-mail Address: Janelle<@.elitcfund.com

This letter is an appeal fo r the 20 15 Category 2 application fo r the wireless access points proj ect, FRN 2725258. The school was approved in full for this project at $21, I 00 with an E-rate discount of 80% ($ 16,880). The Funding Letter is attached (Attachment A). The school did not receive a PIA on this FRN. It was approved as submitted .

The project was completed and the service provider submitted a SPI request to USAC for the payout in the fall of2015. The hardware was reimbursed ($ 17,770) but not the installation ($3 ,400). Per the bid, the cost of the hardware was $17,770 and the installation $3,400, fo r a total of $2 L1 70 (Attachment B). When the application was wri tten, the installation was not listed as a separate line item - just the total was included (Attachment C). At the time, we do not feel it was c learl y stated that hardware and installation had to be on separate line items.

The serv ice provider submitted the SPI request to USAC several times, each time getting a denial for the installation (Attachment D). Per the emails, the first SPI request was sent in around mid-October. The last request was sent around mid-March. When this was denied again, we contacted our state E-rate coordinator (John Piznak). He suggested we contact the invoicing managers at USAC. They suggested we contact the help line. The he lp line suggested we file an appeal. Because we knew this was well after the date an appeal could be filed , we contacted John Piznak agai n. He suggested we contact Roger Brand at USAC. We talked to him on 5119/20 16 and he suggested we do a USAC appeal since it wasn ·t entirely clear fo r 2015 that the line items needed to be separate.

On behalf of West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we strongly ask you lo reconsider this decision and support payment for the installation of the wireless access points. We know this appeal is well after the deadli ne of the funding letter. However, there was nothing to appeal on the orig inal approval. It wasn ·1 until after months of try ing to get the installation paid out that we realized we needed to ti le an appeal.

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Appeal Letter for 58130 Application #: l 002108

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of this appeal. If there is anything else I can provide you to help clarify this appeal request, please do not hesitate to contact me.

M°/j;:411yAv-Janelle Morgan, Consultant Elite Fund, Inc. Jane [email protected] 800.705.9703

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FUNDING CONMITNENT REPORT Billed Entity Name: WEST MI ACAD OF ENVIRO SCI

BEN: 58130 Funding Year: 2015

Comment on RAL corrections : The applicant did not submit any RAL corrections.

FCC Form 471 Application Number: 1002108 Funding Request Number: 2725258 Funding Status: Funded Service Type: Internal Connections FCC Form 470 Application Number: 228830001275739 SPIN: 143032336 Service Provider Name: Data Consultants Inc Contract Number: Bi lling Account Number: N/A Service Start Date: 04/01/2015 Service End Date: N/A Contract Award Date: 02/06/2015 Contract Expiration Date: 09/30/2016 Shared Worksheet Number: Number of Months Recurring Service Provided in Funding Year: 12 Annual Pre-discount Amount for Eligible Recurring Charges: $. 00

.Jmnual Pre-discount Amount for Eligible Non-recurring Charges: $21, 100. 00 ~re-discount Amount: $21, 100. 00

Discount Percentage Approved by the USAC: 80% ~Funding Commitment Decision: $16,880. 00 - FRN approved as submitted

FCDL Date: 07/24/2015 Wave Number : 009 Last Allowable Date for Delivery and Installation for Non-Recurring Services: 09/30/2016 Consultant Name: Janelle Norgan Consultant Registration Number (CRN): 16043589 Consultant Employer: Elite Fund Inc

FCDL/Schools and Libraries Division/USAC

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FCC Form 471 View - Funding Year 201 5

A+tochmU\t C Total Requested Amount

Total eligible charges:

Discount Rate:

Funding Commitment Request:

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Duplicate Funding Request Number:

Service Type: INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Form470 Number: 228830001275739

Exempt470 Reason:

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$5,222.59

SPIN (Se rvice Provider Identification Nu mber): 143032336

SPIN Name: Data Consultants Inc

Billing Account Number:

Contract Number:

What is the date you awarded your contract? 02/06/2015

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What Is the date your contract expires? 09/30/2016

When wil l the services s tart? 04/01/2015

How many extensions are left o n the contract?

What Is the total remaining length of the contract If you exercised a ll extensions (In m onth s)?

Is this Funding Request covered under a master contract? no

FRN Number:

Narrative: 60 wireless access points for the school.

Type of restriction:

Restriction Citation:

Monthly One Time Cost Cost

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Total Charges : $0.00 (monthly)

lneliglble charges: · $0.00 (monthly)

Eligible monthly pre-discount amount: S0.00

Total number of months of service: x 12

Total a nnual recurring charges: S0.00

Total One-time Charges

Eligible annual pre-discount amount: $21,100.00

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FCC Form 4 71 View - Funding Year 2015

Total Charges:

Ineligible charges:

Eligible annual pre-discount amount:

Total Requested Amount

Total eligible charges:

Discount Rate:

Funding Commitment Request:

0 WAI' 27 25258

Duplicate Funding Request Number:

Service Type: INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Form470 Number: 228830001275739

Exempt470 Reason:

$21,100.00

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$21, 100.00

$21, 100.00

x80%

$16,880.00

What is the date your contract expires? 09/30/2016

When will the services start? 04/01/2015

How many extensions are left on the contract?

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SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number}: 143032336

SPIN Name: Data Consulta nts Inc

What is the total remaining length of the contract if you exercised all extensions (in months)?

Is this Funding Request covered under a master contract? no

Billing Account Number:

Contract Number:

What is the date you awarded your contract? 02/06/201 S

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Narrative: Switches for the school.

Type of restriction:

Restriction Citation:

Monthly Cost

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Eligible monthly pre-discount amount: $0.00

Total annual recurring charges: SO.DO

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Janelle Morgan

From: Sent: To:

Janelle Morgan <janel [email protected]> Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:35 PM 'Melinda Meyer'

Subject: RE: SLC invoice 223901 1 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

You bet!

]ane((e Morgan Elite Fund, Inc. P: 800.705.9703 F: 815.717.9761 406 N. State St. PO Box 125 Stanton, MI 48888

From: Melinda Meyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:33 PM To: Janelle Morgan Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Ok great thanks for your help I see where I went wrong

From: Janelle Morgan [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:25 PM To: Melinda Meyer <Mel [email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

I think this looks really good but I believe some of the numbers aren't adding up. F'or instance, for the \Weless, when I add the 80% and 20% amounts, they don't total $21,100. I think it totaled $21,080. USAC will probably question that. Other than that, I think it looks great.

]ane{{e Jvlorgan Elite Fund, Inc. P: 800.705.9703 F: 815.717.9761 406 N. State St. PO Box 125 Stant.on, MI 48888

From: Melinda Meyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 3:17 PM To: Janelle Morgan Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Thank you Please review this Sales order/ I will turn into an Invoice if you feel I have made it correct. Then submit the invoice for payment. I think it covers everything we talked about and thank you very much for the amount of time you spent with me.

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From: Janelle Morgan (mailto: [email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:10 PM To: Melinda Meyer <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detai l

Please start on page 4 (WAP - 2725258), which is the description of the FRN and the FRN number.

Attachment 2 is the bid.

]anef(e Jvtorgan Elite Fund, Inc. P: 800.705.9703 F: 815.717.9761 406 N. State St. PO Box 125 Stanton , MI 48888

From: Melinda Meyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: FW: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Good afternoon

I know you have been working with Elizabeth at our location. I was wondering if we can talk when you have a few minutes, so I can try to understand the procedures and still what needs to be done for us to get the rest of the reimbursement. I think we are all confused here. Please give me a call

Thank you Melinda Meyer 616 235-6860 x 101

From: El izabeth Hochhalter Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:16 AM To: Melinda Meyer <[email protected]>; Nathan Bakker <[email protected]> Cc: Ben Kuncaitis <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Thanks. If you scroll all the way down on this email. The Form 470 Application number we used for this quote was 1002108 - which matches the yellow sheet, and Janelle had us use FRN 2725263 for the 9 switches on the quote, which also matches the yellow sheet. So yes, the $14k does go with this project.

Nate, would you like me to talk to Janelle about this and see how it could have possibly happened? I literal ly know nothing about this, just filled out the paperwork as I was told, so I'm happy to discuss with her, I just currently don't have any answers for you guys on why it doesn't make sense.

To confusing things even more - If you look at the attached form. It looks like we should be receiving the rest of the funds. As they are· all listed there exactly the same as the 14k we received and the letter states "USAC has received and accepted FCC Form 486". So I don't know if they approve this, send this letter, then decide if they are actually paying it? Very confusing.

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FORM 486 NOTU'I CATION LETTER FUNDING CONt1ITMENT REPORT (Funding Year 2015)

Servi ce Provider Name: Data Consultants Inc Service Provider Identification Number: 143032336

Funding Request Number: 2725263 Form 471 A.pplication Number: 1002108 Form 470 A.ppl~cation Number: 228830001275739 Name of 471 Applicant : WEST MI ACAD OF ENVIRO SCI Address of 4 71 Applicant : 4463 LEONARD ST NW Applicant Cit y: GRAND RAPIDS Appl i cant State: MI Appl J.cant Zip : 49534 Ent1t y Number : Name of Contact Person: Naomi Carlyle Preferred Mode of Cont act : E-MAIL Contact Information:[email protected] Name of Form 486 Contact Person: Scott ~!organ Address of Form 486 Contact.: ~463 LEONARD ST NW City of Form 486 Contact: GRAND RAPIDS State of Form 486 Contact : t1I Zip Code of Form 486 Contact: 49534 Telephone of Form '186 Contact: 616-791-7320 Fax of Form 486 Contact: -E-mail Address of E'orm 486 Contact : [email protected] Funding Year: 07 / 01/2015 - 06/30 /2016 Cont ract Number: N/A Services Ordered: lnternal Connections Billi ng Account Number : Service St.art Date: 07/01/ 2015 Con trac t Expiration Date: 09/30/ 2016 Tot.al Pro~ram Year Pre -discount. Amount: $18, 741 . 00 Applicant s Approved Discount Percentage: 80% Funding Comrutment Decision: $14, 992 . 80

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers 616.606.5084 x 120

616 606 5084 x 120

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 12:50 PM

To: Nathan Bakker <[email protected]>; Melinda Meyer <[email protected]> Subject: FW: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail Importance: High

Fyi - I just reached out to Janelle at elite fund because she told us to use the FRN associated with Data for WMAES, but our invoices were from Standard. Seeing if we can re submit.

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers 616.606.5084 x 120

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From: Ciccone, Michael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:44 PM To: Elizabeth Hochhalter <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Elizabeth;

This review was completed in September and USAC notification sent 9/10/15 to the contact on the invoice I beleive .. The lines were rejected as the SP name on the invoice did not match the SP name on the FRN.

Mike Ciccone Post Commitment Operations Schools and Libraries Division 30 Lanidex Plaza West I Parsippany, NJ 07054 T: 973.581.5168 I F: 973.599.6539 [email protected]

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 10:59 AM To: Ciccone, Michael Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

H1 Michael, Can you confi rm if this is sti ll in review?

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers 616.606 5084 x 120

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 2:03 PM To: 'Ciccone, Michael' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents requ ired - detai l

Ok thank you very much!

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems Standard Computers 616.606.5084 x 120

From: Ciccone, Michael [mailto :Michae [email protected]]

Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 2:02 PM To: Elizabeth Hochhalter <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Elizabeth, this invoice is still under review. The amount you are referring to may be for another invoice.

Thank you

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Mike Ciccone Post Commitment Operations Schools and Libraries Division 30 Lanidex Plaza West I Parsippany, NJ 07054 T: 973.581.5168 I F: 973.599.6539 [email protected]

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:32 AM To: Ciccone, Michael Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Good Morning,

I just wanted to follow up and see if you had any questions? We saw $14,992 go into our account, but I believe that is less than the amount we are looking for.

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems Standard Computers 616.606.5084 x 120

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 10:12 AM To: 'Ciccone, Michael' <[email protected]> Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - deta il

Michael,

I apologize, I thought I had attached the invoice above 1390520] but had not. Please review for FRN 2725265 Undiscounted $2,386.00 [$2,445.00 with freight].

Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers G 16.606 5084 x 120

From: Ciccone, Michael (mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 8:38 AM To: Elizabeth Hochhalter <el [email protected]>; Mike Kuncaitis Jr.<[email protected]> Cc: 'M ichael Kuncait is@16162351634' <[email protected]>

Subject: FW: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required - detail

Elizabeth;

Please review the invoice against the 4 FRNs submitted in the 474 below. I am able to tie items on the bill to the first three undiscounted amounts. However, I cannot tie any item on the bill to FRN 2725265 Undiscounted $2,386.00.

Please explain what part of the bi ll supports this amount.

Please provide this information to me as soon as possible within the next 7 calendar days by End of Day Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Failure to do so may result in a reduction or rejection of the invoice, without further request

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Mike Ciccone Post Commitment Operations Schools and Libraries Division 30 Lanidex Plaza West I Parsippany, NJ 07054 T 973 581.5168 I F: 973.599.6539 [email protected]

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 3:07 PM To: Ciccone, Michael Subject: RE: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required

Hi Michael,

Please review the attached and let me know if you see anything missing. I reviewed the points below and

believe it all to be there.

Thank you!! Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers

616 606.5084 x 120

From: Ciccone, Michael [mailto:[email protected])

Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 1:09 PM To: Mike Kuncaitis Jr. <[email protected]> Cc: 'Michael Kuncaitis@16162351634' <[email protected]> Subject: SLC invoice 2239011 invoice WMAES 2015 documents required

SLD SP _App Customer Customer Service Provider

Invoice Invoice Line ID 471 FRN SPIN No No

Billed Date Ship Date Name

WM AES Data Consultants 2239011

2015 7551870 01-Aug-15 1002108 2725258 143032336

Inc

WM AES Data Consultants 2239011

2015 7551873 01-Aug-15 1002108 2725268 143032336

Inc

WM AES Data Consultants 2239011

2015 7551874 01-Aug-15 1002108 2725270 143032336

Inc

WM AES Data Consultants 2239011

2015 7551875 01-Aug-15 1002108 2725265 143032336

Inc

I am reviewing your request for reimbursement of the aforementioned FRN. Please send me a copy of the detailed invoices sent to the applicant for the products/services provided.

Please provide the page(s) that indicate the following: I. Bill Date / Ship Date

II. Service Provider Name Ill. Tota l Current Charge

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IV. Bill-To Entity ( Name & Address ) V. Detailed Description of Products/Services Delivered

For FRN with BMIC, also provide I. Hours of work performed to deliver the services.

If the invoice is for deposits or up-front charges for services, please include a copy of the ful l contract that supports those charges.

Please provide this information to me as soon as possible within the next 7 calendar days by End of Day Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Failure to do so may result in a reduction or rejection of the invoice, without further request. In this event, please ensure you have all necessary documents collected before resubmitting your request. If you have any questions, please contact me within this 7 day period.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support of the Universal Service Program.

Mike Ciccone Post Commitment Operations Schools and Libraries Division 30 Lanidex Plaza West I Parsippany, NJ 07054 T: 973.581.5168 I F: 973.599.6539 [email protected]

Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail and any attachments thereto is intended for the named recipient(s) only. This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain information that is privileged and confidential and subject to legal restrictions and penalties regarding its unauthorized disclosure or other use. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action or inaction in reliance on the contents of this e-mail and any of its attachments is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this e-mail in error. please immediately notify the sender via return e-mail; delete this e-mail and all attachments from your e-mail system and your computer system and network; and destroy any paper copies you may have in your possession. Thank you for your cooperation.

SWEET!!!!

Thank You

From: Elizabeth Hochhalter Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:25 PM To: Nathan Bakker <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Discounted billing for WMAES

Yes, they are both in the mail.

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Elizabeth Hochhalter K-Data Systems I Standard Computers 616.606.5084 x 120

From: Janelle Morgan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:01 PM To: Nathan Bakker <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Discounted bi lling for WMAES

I forgot to send you the application number - sorry! It 's 1002108.

]ane((e Morgan Elite Fund. Inc. P: 800.705.9703 F: 815.717.9761 406 N. State St. PO Box 125 Stanton. MI 48888

From: Janelle Morgan [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:49 AM To: Nathan Bakker ([email protected]) Subject: Discounted billing for WMAES

Hi there.

Here 's the link to the form you'll need to mail to USAC: http: //www.usac.org/ res/ documents/ sl/pdf /forms/ 474.pdf.

Before you submit to USAC for payment, you 11 also need to submit the annual certification form for your SPTN. That link is as follows: http://www.usac.org/ res/documents/sl/pdf/forms/473.pdf.

Your SPIN is 143032336 under Data Consultants, Inc.

Here is the breakdown of FRNs:

l. 60 wireless access points at $21 ,100 pre-discount - FRN 2725258 2 . 9 switches - FRN 2725263 (4 with model number 2920-48G at $ 13,996 pre-discount and 5

with model number 5120-16GSI at $4,745 pre-discount) 3 . 1 UPS at $889 pre-discount - FRN 2725268 4. 1 caching server at $2 ,945 pre-discount - FRN 2725270 5 . J firewall at $ 2,386 pre-discount - FRN 2725265.

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