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- Communicate with your vendor whether you will be getting discounted bills or applying for discount rebates (SPI/BEAR)
- Communicate with your vendor about project details--don't assume anything!
- When service starts, let USAC know, so they can prepare to release funds to you or your vendor (Form 486)
- If you agreed to discounted bills with your vendor (SPI billing), check your invoices to ensure you are receiving the discount
- If you agreed to apply for discount rebates (BEAR billing), make sure you file for reimbursement
- Make sure to keep copies of your purchase and delivery and invoicing documents according to the E-rate records retention requirements