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I wouldn't want you to unsubscribe, Michael.<BR>
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Is there some way we can collaborate on what we're bidding?<BR>
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----------------------<BR>> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:45:53 -0700<BR>> From: michaelshiloh1010@gmail.com<BR>> To: j@hug.gs<BR>> Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] FW: [Fwd: FW from Eva Meyers: ExCEL Request for Proposals 2009-2010]<BR>> CC: noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net<BR>> <BR>> In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you all that Judy and <BR>> I are putting in a bid for this program as well. Given where we are all <BR>> coming from, I imagine there will be a fair bit of overlap in our bids. <BR>> Thus, we will have competing bids, to some extent.<BR>> <BR>> If any of you feel uncomfortable having this discussion in front of me. <BR>> I will unsubscribe from the Noisebridge list until the bid is finished. <BR>> However, if you feel comfortable with my promise not to steal any of <BR>> your ideas, I'll stay.<BR>> <BR>> Comments, whether on or off list, respectfully requested. If you prefer, <BR>> feel free to call me.<BR>> <BR>> Michael<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Dr. Jesus wrote:<BR>> > On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 02:06:25PM -0700, David Molnar wrote: <BR>> >> Dr. Jesus wrote:<BR>> >><BR>> >>> It would be pretty easy for me to crib from the old lesson plan and<BR>> >>> put something together for these kids one hour M-F, but I'm not sure<BR>> >>> if we're going to end up with the best bid once I take all the<BR>> >>> expenses into account.<BR>> >> No way to know until you put together a bid. This sounds like it would<BR>> >> be a neat project for Noisebridge if you want to lead it. Part of our<BR>> >> mission is to educate the general public about art & technology.<BR>> >> Teaching kids to solder falls squarely in that mission. So I'd say "go<BR>> >> for it." Worst that happens is the school says we're too expensive.<BR>> > <BR>> > I'm going to need some more data to put together a bid:<BR>> > <BR>> > - How many school days will we be doing this on?<BR>> > <BR>> > - What hours will we be expected to provide services during?<BR>> > <BR>> > - What are the consequences for not being able to provide services on<BR>> > a given day?<BR>> > <BR>> > - Are we already insured? The bid request says we need an insurance<BR>> > certificate.<BR>> > <BR>> > - How much insurance do we need, exactly? What kind?<BR>> > <BR>> > - Does the school have a suitable facility? (Some of the things we<BR>> > might use could be considered hazmat.)<BR>> > <BR>> > - Who are the officers of the Noisebridge corporation who are<BR>> > empowered to enter into contracts on behalf of the corporation?<BR>> > <BR>> > - Would it be better to simply apply to the state for the necessary<BR>> > funds, then bid? I get the impression that the school is expecting<BR>> > a freebie here, which means the money has to come from somewhere<BR>> > else like the state.<BR>> > <BR>> > - Are the soldering irons I've seen reserved for other projects?<BR>> > <BR>> > _______________________________________________<BR>> > Noisebridge-discuss mailing list<BR>> > Noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net<BR>> > https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss<BR>> > <BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> Noisebridge-discuss mailing list<BR>> Noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net<BR>> https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss<BR></body>
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