Different programs have different rules. In NY BPO programs they
specifically wanted companies that already existed and already did
business in NY as an ISP.
If they only wanted disclosure that wouldn't be a show stopper. That
would just mean they want a chain of responsibility to follow if you
create a shell company for the project and then spend their money on a
Ferrari.
-Adam
On 3/1/2019 5:23 PM, Matt Hoppes wrote:
I believe you have to clearly disclose all associations with sister companies
that you have and Own, so I’m not sure this would fly.
On Mar 1, 2019, at 5:11 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote:
I don't know the answers, but regarding install equipment, couldn't you create
another company or subsidiary that buys all that fancy gear and then pay them
prevailing wage, so that they can pay for the equipment with the profits? At
the end of the project, your other company owns some plows, bucket trucks,
fusion splicers, etc. I think this is how it worked with some of the BTOP
middle mile projects.
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From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Matt Hoppes
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 3:50 PM
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Subject: [AFMUG] Fiber and USDA/CAF
For anyone who has applied for usda or caf funding for fiber.
How did the process work for you? It seems like a catch 22.
Do you engineer the network first and then apply for the funds you need?
Or apply using good faith estimates and then engineer after you’ve been awarded?
What happens if you don’t use all the funds? Do you just give them back? What
happens if you run out? (I assume you are obligated to return the uses funds or
finish the build using your own capital)
Can usda/caf funding generally be used to purchase equipment (eg vibratory
plow, bucket truck) or only the infrastructure? (Eg fiber)?
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