[Davisgig] RFP for FSR - Met with Mayor Pro Tem - DCN Board Action Update - Big DOG - BBCC

[Robert Nickerson]

Hi

Although this is a great idea to move this along, I'm concerned that if 
the Task Force doesnt at least get to see this document and feel that 
they have been able to "be involved" they might be less inclined to 
participate in our process.

At this point, it looks like the Task Force wont meet for at least 3-4 
weeks...so that would put vendor selection after May 3rd.

Thoughts?

RAN

On 2/25/2016 3:47 PM, Matthews Williams wrote:
> Rob and all, the RFP looks very good.  I added an "any other items" 
> Section 11) to the Scope of Work.  I believe it is ready to be 
> published, and if everyone agrees I suggest it be published March 1, 
> 2016, which would move forward the RFP dates.  I suggest the 
> following, which would mean we know who the Feasibility Study 
> consultant is one the Big Day of Giving. That would put us in the 
> position to sell that "accomplishment" to all potential donors that day.
>
>
>   Project Timetable
>
> Legal Notice published 
> ................................................................................. 
> Mar 1, 2016
> RFP will be sent out 
> ................................................Mar 1, 2016 through 
> Mar 21, 2016
>
> Notice of Intent to 
> Respond...........................................................................Mar 
> 21, 2016
> RFP responder questions 
> due........................................................................Mar 
> 21, 2016
>
> Answers to questions 
> distributed..................................................................Mar 
> 26, 2016
>
> Proposals Due: Davis Community Network................... Apr 18, 2016 
> at 5:00 p.m. PST
> Interviews, if 
> necessary...................................................................................Apr 
> 19, 2016
> Approval of contract by DCN 
> Board............................................................. Apr 
> 26, 2016
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* Robert Nickerson <rob at omsoft.com>
> *To:* davisgig at list.omsoft.com
> *Cc:* Matthews Williams <mattwill at pacbell.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 25, 2016 3:21 PM
> *Subject:* RFP for FSR - Met with Mayor Pro Tem - DCN Board Action 
> Update - Big DOG - BBCC
>
>   Hi All
>
> 1) RFP - SO thanks to everyone that provided feedback, and edits. The
> RFP is really coming together. The Scope of Work area is better, we are
> trying to avoid any BIAS in the document, which will be public record.
> So if anyone has any final comments they want to make, please log in and
> let us know.  Please see https://goo.gl/Ycz2wt. Perhaps we can vote on a
> final approval at our next meeting.
>
> 2) Met with Robb  - the DCN executive committee had a good meeting on
> Friday with Robb Davis. He reiterated his support of our efforts.  He
> warned us against having any bias in one direction or other for the
> desired outcome in the RFP or the Study, and the Task Force needs to
> come to its own conclusion. I guess bias can be cited by obstructionists
> and cause the process to be set back. He sees a lot of parallels between
> this effort and the Community Choice Energy effort, and believes we can
> work within a similar framework to get this done.
>
> 3) DCN Board Update - At its last meeting the DCN board approved a
> motion to have DCN  publish the RFP for the FSR for community fiber, and
> to raise money from the Davis Community to fund it.
>
> 4) Big DOG - To that end, DCN is now registered at
> givingedge.guidestar.org, a non profit fundraising clearing house, and
> is all ready to participate in the Big Day of Giving on May 3rd. the DCN
> profile includes a program specifically requesting funds for the study.
> So be prepared to donate at least something that day, it can be as
> little as a dollar. There are lots of prizes to go for, and expect a lot
> of activity leading up to this date.  Here is YOUR chance to directly
> contribute to making this happen for Davis.
> http://givingedge.guidestar.org/nonprofit.aspx?orgId=1132583#
>
> 5) BBCC - This is the best conference to attend around FTTP deployments
> and community networks. I'm pleased to say that I'll be going this year,
> at least, and would like to see if anyone else would like to attend and
> split a hotel room. I'm getting my ticket for $350 through a special
> discount from a new non profit, Coalition for Local Internet Choice.
> This is important to attend, since there is so much to see and do, it
> would be great if other DavisGIGr's could attend.
> http://www.bbcmag.com/2016s/
>
> As it looks like the Broadband Advisory Task Force initial meeting was
> suspended , nothing to report there.
>
> Best
> RAN
>
> http://www.bbcmag.com/2016s/
>
>

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