Iowa Administrative Code

11.5(1) Internal review. Following the receipt of a notice of appeal in accordance with rule 129—11.3(8B) and written justification or expiration of the period for intervention in accordance with rule 129—11.4(8B), the purchasing entity shall conduct an internal review of the gro…

purchasing entity’s own motion or if requested by the appellant or intervenor following an adverse first-tier review decision, the purchasing entity may grant an opportunity for the adversely affected party to appear before the purchasing entity for an informal discussion and deb…

11.7(1) Hearing scheduled. Upon receipt of a request for second-tier review, the purchasing entity shall contact the administrative hearings division of the department of inspections and appeals to conduct a hearing. The vendor appeal shall be a contested case proceeding and shal…

decision of the purchasing entity within ten days after the presiding officer has mailed the proposed decision to the parties unless prior to that time a party submits a request for third-tier review of the proposed decision in accordance with the provisions of this rule or the p…

standards, burden of proof and persuasion, and available remedies shall apply at all stages of review before the purchasing entity, including first-, second-, and third-tier reviews. 11.9(1) Standard of review/prejudice. Before the purchasing entity, the standard of review to be …

addition, for purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply. “As of date” means the as of date of the broadband availability maps and corresponding data sources utilized by the office in determining whether a communications service provider facilitates broadband…

and 8B.11; implements Iowa Code section 427.1(40); and applies to the office’s determinations of whether a broadband block is a targeted service area and to persons who wish to challenge the office’s finding on whether a broadband block is a targeted service area. References to I…

20.3(1) To determine whether a communications service provider facilitates broadband service in a particular broadband block at or above the tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 download and upload speeds specified in the definition of targeted service area as of the as of date, the office …

20.5(1) Notice of appeal. Within 20 days after the office makes its final determination of whether a particular broadband block constitutes a tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 targeted service area pursuant to rule 129—20.4(8B,427), any person or party aggrieved or adversely affected by …

contested case proceeding and shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the office’s rules governing contested case proceedings (129—Chapter 6) unless the provisions of this rule provide otherwise. The definitions in rule 129—6.2(8B,17A) shall also apply to this rul…

[ARC 2782C, IAB 10/26/16, effective 11/30/16]

certification pursuant to Iowa Code section 427.1(40) from the office that an installation of the broadband infrastructure will facilitate broadband service at or above the download and upload speeds specified in the definition of targeted service area in a targeted service area(…

submitted by the means specified online at ocio.iowa.gov/broadband. In order to receive certification from the office, applications must be filled out in their entirety. Communications service providers making application to the office will be required to certify that all of the …

days prior to the closure of the next applicable assessment deadline to be considered by the office for purposes of that reporting cycle. If the office does not receive an application within that time frame, the office may deny the application or consider the application as part …

application for certification and before the closure of the next assessment cycle, the office shall notify the communications service provider by electronic means of its decision regarding the application for certification. If the decision is to deny the application or part of th…

provider for which the certification is being issued, the broadband block number(s) (as provided on the map referenced in rule 129—21.4(8B,427)) of the targeted service area(s) for which the certification is being issued and county(s) in which such targeted service area(s) reside…

certification satisfies all other requirements of this chapter, if at the time such application is filed the office’s determination of whether a particular broadband block forming the basis of such application, in whole or in part, is a targeted service area currently subject to …

installation of broadband infrastructure certified by the office is fully installed in a targeted service area, the communications service provider for which a certification was issued must certify to the office that such installation facilitates broadband service at or above the…

targeted service area(s) in which the proposed installation of broadband infrastructure will facilitate broadband service at or above the download and upload speeds specified in Iowa Code section 8B.11; d. Attestation that the broadband infrastructure installed will facilitate br…

apply to this chapter. In addition, for purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: “Grantee” means a communications service provider awarded grant funds by the office pursuant to and in accordance with Iowa Code section 8B.11 and these rules. “Project” means…

Iowa Code section 8B.11 and administered by the office. This chapter interprets relevant provisions of Iowa Code sections 8B.1 and 8B.11 and establishes program process, management, and measurement rules designed to ensure the effective and efficient administration and oversight …

22.3(1) The office shall provide notice to communications service providers when grant funds become available for distribution by the office by posting a “Notice of Funding Availability” (NOFA) online at iowagrants.gov and ocio.iowa.gov/broadband. 22.3(2) Such NOFA shall: a. Gene…

22.4(1) Application process. Following the issuance of a NOFA by the office, communications service providers may apply to the office for grant funds for the installation of broadband infrastructure that facilitates broadband service in targeted service areas at or above the down…

22.5(1) and 22.5(2) Rescinded IAB 6/2/21, effective 5/7/21. 22.5(3) Office final decision. The office will review all applications received by the deadline and otherwise warranting review in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of the NOFA, these rules, and Iow…

22.6(1) Grant agreement required. The office may require a grantee to enter into a grant agreement with the office in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements of the NOFA. Such grant agreement may include, but not be limited to, the total amount of the grant funds …

Code section 8B.11(2)“c,” if grant funds that the office had previously committed to specific grantees are not ultimately issued to a grantee (e.g., because applicable expenditures are not allowed or are disallowed, applicable expenditures were improperly or incorrectly allocated…

funds the office’s determination of whether a particular broadband block forming the basis of the grantee’s application, in whole or in part, is a targeted service area currently subject to challenge pursuant to the appeal and contested case procedures set forth in 129—Chapter 20…

by the office or by the division of administrative hearings in the department of inspections and appeals on behalf of the office. [ARC 2542C, IAB 5/25/16, effective 6/29/16]

officer’s own motion or as requested by a party, order hearings or argument to be held by telephone conference or other electronic means in which all parties have an opportunity to participate. The presiding officer will determine the location of the parties and witnesses for tel…

6.11(1) A presiding officer or other person shall withdraw from participation in the making of any proposed or final decision in a contested case if that person: a. Has a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party or a representative of a party; b. Has personally investigated,…

6.12(1) Consolidation. The presiding officer may, upon motion by any party or the presiding officer’s own motion, consolidate any or all matters at issue in two or more contested case proceedings where: a. The matters at issue involve common parties or common questions of fact or…

6.13(1) When required. Pleadings may be required by rule, by the notice of hearing, or by order of the presiding officer. 6.13(2) Petition. a. Any petition required in a contested case proceeding shall be filed within 20 days of delivery of the notice of hearing or subsequent ord…

6.14(1) When service required. Except where otherwise provided by law, every pleading, motion, document, or other paper filed in a contested case proceeding and every paper relating to discovery in such a proceeding shall be served upon each of the parties of record to the procee…

6.15(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.13, discovery procedures applicable in civil actions are applicable in contested cases. 6.15(2) The scope of discovery described in Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.503 shall apply to contested case proceedings. 6.15(3) The following discov…

6.16(1) Subpoenas issued in a contested case may compel the attendance of witnesses at deposition or hearing and may compel the production of books, papers, records, and other real evidence. A command to produce evidence or to permit inspection may be joined with a command to app…

6.17(1) No technical form for motions is required. However, prehearing motions must be in writing, state the grounds for relief, and state the relief sought. 6.17(2) Any party may file a written response to a motion within 15 days after the motion is served, unless the time perio…

6.18(1) Any party may request a prehearing conference. Additionally, the presiding officer may order a prehearing conference on the presiding officer’s own motion. A written request for prehearing conference or an order for prehearing conference on the presiding officer’s own mot…

made to the presiding officer. 6.19(1) A written application for a continuance shall: a. Be made at the earliest possible time and no less than seven days before the hearing except in case of unanticipated emergencies; b. State the specific reasons for the request; and c. Be sign…

chapter: “Administrative law judge” or “ALJ” means an employee of the administrative hearings division of the department of inspections and appeals who presides over contested cases and other proceedings. “Chief information officer” or “CIO” means the state chief information offi…

request prior to the hearing only in accordance with office rules. Requests for withdrawal may be oral or written. If the request is oral, the presiding officer may require the party to submit a written request after the oral request. Unless otherwise provided, a withdrawal shall…

6.21(1) Motion. A motion for leave to intervene in a contested case proceeding shall state the grounds for the proposed intervention, the position and interest of the proposed intervenor, and the possible impact of intervention on the proceeding. A proposed answer or petition in …

6.22(1) Role of presiding officer. The presiding officer shall preside at and be in control of the proceedings and shall have the authority to: a. Issue such orders and rulings as will ensure the orderly conduct of the proceedings; b. Rule on motions and objections; c. Administer…

6.23(1) The presiding officer shall rule on admissibility of evidence in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.14 and may, where appropriate, take official notice of facts in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.14(4). 6.23(2) Stipulation of facts is encouraged. The presiding of…

6.24(1) If a party fails to appear or participate in a contested case proceeding after proper service of notice, the presiding officer may, if no adjournment is granted, enter a default decision or proceed with the hearing and render a decision in the absence of the party. 6.24(2…

6.25(1) Prohibited communications. Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, following issuance of the notice of hearing, there shall be no communication, directly or indirectly, between the presiding officer and any party or repr…

hearing or a printed transcript of the whole or any portion of the hearing at cost. The cost of preparing the tape or transcript of the hearing shall be paid by the requesting party. Parties who request that a hearing be recorded by certified shorthand reporters rather than by el…

the CIO may review an interlocutory order of the presiding officer. In determining whether to do so, the CIO shall weigh the extent to which granting the interlocutory appeal would expedite final resolution of the case and the extent to which such review of that interlocutory ord…