For the providers that were already in place with contracts before the DUNS requirement, do we need to send out the new W9s and request the DUNS number or is this just going forward?
A. Yes you will need to request DUNS numbers for vendors being paid from federal funds. Whether a new contract or an amendment is required will depend upon whether these updates are considered a “material change” in performance terms or expectations of the contract. At a minimum, the scope and budget will need to be updated to segregate all ARRA activity, payments and reporting. You should include a W-9 in this communication.
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- For the providers that were already in place with contracts before the DUNS requirement, do we need to send out the new W9s and request the DUNS number or is this just going forward?
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