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

Steve McMahon steve at dcn.org
Sat Feb 27 16:37:40 PST 2016


I wish things were happening faster, but I think it's important to give the
task force a chance to engage with this process and take some part of the
ownership.

On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Robert Nickerson <rob at omsoft.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Robert Nickerson <rob at omsoft.com> <rob at omsoft.com>
> *To:* davisgig at list.omsoft.com
> *Cc:* Matthews Williams <mattwill at pacbell.net> <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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