1. A. To submit a grant application, prospective subgrantees shall provide details related to technical capability.

2. B. Documentation related to the requirements below will be collected and reviewed by qualified personnel.

   1. 1. Technical Qualification for Implementation and Credentialed Workforce. Prospective subgrantees must submit certification to ConnectLA that they are technically qualified to complete and operate the Project and that they can carry out the funded activities in a competent manner, including that it will use an appropriately skilled and credentialed workforce. Documentation to be provided by the prospective subgrantee includes, but is not limited to the following:

      1. a. documentation of current licensing with governing bodies to operate in Louisiana;
      2. b. attestation of current Louisiana licensing for any engineers who certify design, diagrams, project costs, etc.;
      3. c. demonstration of experience designing and delivering similar projects of size, complexity and timeline.

   2. 2. Proposed Project Workplan Requirement. Prospective subgrantees shall submit certification to ConnectLA that they are technically qualified to complete and operate the project and that they can carry out the funded activities in a competent manner, including that it will use an appropriately skilled and credentialed workforce. Documentation to be provided by the prospective subgrantee includes, but is not limited to the following:

      1. a. project plan description that clearly identifies the steps (including but not limited to planning, design, implementation and operation) of the capital investment schedule. Project planning should also include at a minimum network design, diagrams, project costs, timelines, evidence of build-out within the timeline identified;
      2. b. attestation that the proposed network can deliver broadband service that meets the requisite performance requirements to all locations served by the Project.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 51:21-33.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity, LR 50:511 (April 2024).