John Parry President & CEO April 10, 2006 Ms. Cindy Muir Vermont Public Service Board 112 State Street (Fourth floor) Drawer 20 Montpelier, Vermont 05620-2701 Re: Request for Bids for Fiscal Agent of the Vermont Universal Service Fund (VUSF) Dear Ms. Muir: I have enclosed Solix Inc.'s Proposal to serve as Fiscal Agent of the Vermont Universal Service Fund (VUSF). As Solix President and CEO, I am authorized to contractually obligate Solix to serve as Fiscal Agent of the VUSF. Jack Miller, Vice President – Business Development, is authorized to negotiate a contract on behalf of Solix. Please contact Jean Snopkowski, Manager – Business Development, at 973.581.5247 for clarification regarding the proposal. Sincerely, Solix Inc. Solutions for complex business needs 100 South Jefferson Road, P.O. Box 902, Whippany, NJ 07981 Voice: 973.581.5353 Fax: 973.581.7661 E-Mail: jparry@solixinc.com www.solixinc.com