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

[Michael Shiloh]

In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you all that Judy and 
I are putting in a bid for this program as well. Given where we are all 
coming from, I imagine there will be a fair bit of overlap in our bids. 
Thus, we will have competing bids, to some extent.

If any of you feel uncomfortable having this discussion in front of me. 
I will unsubscribe from the Noisebridge list until the bid is finished. 
However, if you feel comfortable with my promise not to steal any of 
your ideas, I'll stay.

Comments, whether on or off list, respectfully requested. If you prefer, 
feel free to call me.

Michael



Dr. Jesus wrote:
> 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?
> 
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