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

[Mitch Altman]

I wouldn't want you to unsubscribe, Michael.

 

 

Is there some way we can collaborate on what we're bidding?

 

 

Mitch.

 


 

 

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> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:45:53 -0700
> From: michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com
> To: j at hug.gs
> Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] FW: [Fwd: FW from Eva Meyers: ExCEL Request for Proposals 2009-2010]
> CC: noisebridge-discuss at lists.noisebridge.net
> 
> 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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