[Noisebridge-discuss] FW: [Fwd: FW from Eva Meyers: ExCEL Request for Proposals 2009-2010]

[Dr. Jesus]

On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 02:06:25PM -0700, David Molnar wrote: 
> Dr. Jesus wrote:
> 
> > It would be pretty easy for me to crib from the old lesson plan and
> > put something together for these kids one hour M-F, but I'm not sure
> > if we're going to end up with the best bid once I take all the
> > expenses into account.
> 
> No way to know until you put together a bid. This sounds like it would
> be a neat project for Noisebridge if you want to lead it. Part of our
> mission is to educate the general public about art & technology.
> Teaching kids to solder falls squarely in that mission. So I'd say "go
> for it." Worst that happens is the school says we're too expensive.

I'm going to need some more data to put together a bid:

 - How many school days will we be doing this on?

 - What hours will we be expected to provide services during?

 - What are the consequences for not being able to provide services on
   a given day?

 - Are we already insured?  The bid request says we need an insurance
   certificate.

 - How much insurance do we need, exactly?  What kind?

 - Does the school have a suitable facility?  (Some of the things we
   might use could be considered hazmat.)

 - Who are the officers of the Noisebridge corporation who are
   empowered to enter into contracts on behalf of the corporation?

 - Would it be better to simply apply to the state for the necessary
   funds, then bid?  I get the impression that the school is expecting
   a freebie here, which means the money has to come from somewhere
   else like the state.

 - Are the soldering irons I've seen reserved for other projects?