Automation
Form 470 Generator
Generate vendor-neutral Form 470 service descriptions and a full RFP document from your district information and BOM.
Why this matters
A poorly written Form 470 service description is one of the most common reasons E-Rate applications are flagged or denied. The description must be:
- Vendor-neutral — no brand names, model numbers or proprietary specifications
- Specific enough — to define what you actually need
- Broad enough — to allow real competitive bidding
Inputs
Fill in District & Service Information:
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| District Name | Yes | The official name as it appears in EPC |
| State | No | 2-letter code |
| Funding Year | No | 2026 (default), 2025 or 2024 |
| Service Category | No | Category 2 (default) or Category 1 |
| Service Type | No | For example, Internal Connections or Wireless APs |
| Student Count | No | Helps size the requirements |
| BOM Summary | No | Product types or categories only, not brand names. Used for context only. |
Click Generate Form 470 Language.
Generated outputs
- Form 470 Service Description — the main narrative to paste into your Form 470 in EPC. The suggested Form 470 function code appears under the heading.
- Minimum Requirements — technical requirements written in vendor-neutral language
- Evaluation Criteria — the criteria you'll use to evaluate bids
Use Copy to copy the service description, or Print to print it.
Drafting the full RFP
After you generate the Form 470 language, click Draft Full RFP Document to create a complete Invitation to Bid with the sections an E-Rate RFP needs. It appears under Procurement / RFP Document, where you can Copy it or print it to save as a PDF.
Important compliance note
Always review the generated language before you submit it. You're responsible for checking that it's accurate before filing with USAC.
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