Any public school (K-12) or public library within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can purchase a full range of technology services and products through RetroFit. As an authorized reseller for this contract, RetroFit can supply complete IT solutions using hardware, software and services purchased from IT Statewide Contracts. RetroFit has been an authorized reseller for the Commonwealth since 1994.
Project Management / Integration Services
RetroFit offers the following services to assist public schools and libraries of the Commonwealth with the following project management/integration services:
- Determine project requirements
- Manage and take responsibility for outcome of IT projects
- Acquire/provide necessary hardware, software, and services from IT Statewide Contracts
- Deploy, install and integrate hardware, software, and services from IT Statewide Contracts
- Arrange maintenance from IT Statewide Contracts
- Provide single source invoice
E-Rate
Public schools and libraries within the Commonwealth may utilize RetroFit’s services offered under this contract to meet the requirements of the Schools and Libraries Division of E-Rate Program. RetroFit can assist each eligible entity file their respective Form 471 and other necessary forms to participate in this program. Click here for more information.
Quotation Process
If you wish to receive a quotation on project management/integration services, please call the following toll-free number: 800.966.2222.
If you wish to fax your quotation, please send the quotation request to the following toll-free fax number: 800.478.2040.
Any public school (K-12) or public library within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can purchase a full range of technology services and products through RetroFit. As an authorized reseller for this contract, RetroFit can supply complete IT solutions using hardware, software and services purchased from IT Statewide Contracts. RetroFit has been an authorized reseller for the Commonwealth since 1994.
Project Management and Integration Services
- Determine project requirements
- Manage and take responsibility for outcome of IT projects
- Acquire and provide necessary hardware, software, and services from Statewide Contract
- Deploy, install and integrate hardware, software, and services from Statewide Contract
- Arrange maintenance from Statewide Contract
- Provide single source invoice
Effective Dates of Contract
The effective dates of the ITC16, Category 1
contract: 01/22/04 – 06/30/08
Any public school (K-12) or public library within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can purchase a full range of technology services and products through RetroFit. As an authorized reseller for this contract, RetroFit can supply complete IT solutions using hardware, software and services purchased from IT Statewide Contracts. RetroFit has been an authorized reseller for the Commonwealth since 1994.
Below are the labor rates:
ITC16, Category 1
Labor Rates |
Project Management/
Integration Services |
Hourly Rate
(Exclusive of Travel) |
Project Manager |
$81.00 |
Technical Architect |
$81.00 |
Systems Engineer |
$67.50 |
Workstation Engineer |
$36.00 |
Workstation Technician |
$27.00 |
Effective Dates of Contract
The effective dates of the ITC16 contract: 01/22/04 – 06/30/08
Any public school (K-12) or public library within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can purchase a full range of technology services and products through RetroFit. As an authorized reseller for this contract, RetroFit can supply complete IT solutions using hardware, software and services purchased from IT Statewide Contracts. RetroFit has been an authorized reseller for the Commonwealth since 1994.
Below is the Prompt Pay Discount Schedule:
ITC16, Category 1 |
Turn Around Time for Payments |
% Discount off Proposed Price |
10 Days |
2.00% |
15 Days |
1.75% |
30 Days |
1.00% |
RetroFit offers Eligible Entities of the Commonwealth one of the most aggressive discount schedules for early payment. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has improved their cash flow by using RetroFit’s aggressive Prompt Pay Discount Schedule. Using our contracts, departments have saved over $46,175.00!!
Effective Dates of Contract
The effective dates of the ITC16 contract: 01/22/04 – 06/30/08
What is SLD or E-Rate? The Schools & Libraries Program, also known as E-Rate is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the FCC. This federal funding program provides reimbursements to schools and libraries for specific telecommunication services and products. All eligible entities that comply with E-Rate program rules and regulations can be awarded funding…. you just have to apply! The application process is very involved and tedious….one mistake and your application is discarded.
How Can RetroFit Help?
- Complete all E-Rate Forms
- Develop a Technology Plan
- RFP development for procurement of eligible products and services
- Competitive bidding support and evaluation of bids
- Provide guidance on Technology Plan
- General Compliance Guidelines
- Ensure Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) compliant
- Comprehensive Billing Audits
- Determine total reimbursement
- Submission of Appeals
- Service Substitutions
- Track important deadlines
- Manage mandatory document retention
- Train your staff on future E-Rate filings
RetroFit can help you participate in the E-Rate program. If you are already receiving benefits from E-Rate, but could use some assistance, we can tailor our services to meet your goals!
For more information, contact us at 508.478.2222 or email at information@retrofit.com
