So I wonder, can you propose a NEGITIVE number to the state? I.e. they pay you? If you are the cheapest, even though they pay you, are they required to take it ? heheheehe. I know the answer but still. š
[LTI-Full_175px] Dennis Burgess, Mikrotik Certified Trainer Author of "Learn RouterOS- Second Editionā Link Technologies, Inc -- Mikrotik & WISP Support Services Office: 314-735-0270 Website: http://www.linktechs.net<http://www.linktechs.net/> Create Wireless Coverageās with www.towercoverage.com From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 3:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AFMUG] OT: A great opportunity from State of NY NY State Parks department wants someone to install WiFi in 35 parks at public locations like beaches, pools, etc. Here's an excerpt from the attached ad, emphasis added by me: State Parks is seeking proposals for a statewide turn-key solution to provide public Wi-Fi service to 35 state facilities including without limitation at state beaches, pools, golf courses, campgrounds, cottages and historic sites. Licensee is solely responsible for all equipment and costs of all associated installation and maintenance of the equipment, and pay a fee to State Parks. I read the whole RFP thinking there must be something unclear in the ad. Nope. AND it's much worse than the ad says. They want people to bid on how much they're willing to pay for the privilege of putting WiFi in the park. You can put up signs with your logo on them, and you can recoup costs with paid "premium" service, but basic service sufficient for web browsing, email, and social media has to be free. You can recoup costs with advertising or sponsorships, but no more than two sponsors per location and sponsor ads can't be displayed for more than 30 seconds. But wait there's more! Crown Castle has a contract with State of NY to manage wireless infrastructure on state property. So you have to apply to Crown Castle for license to install each of your APs, with a $1500 application fee per location. Crown being who they are, you can bet they'll want engineering fees as well. Oh if they already have network connection(s) at the park you aren't allowed to use them. You have to get your own connection somehow. Oh and you need to provide tech support for park visitors from 7am to midnight, an SLA guaranteeing uptime, restore full service within 48 hours of a disaster, and my personal favorite requirement: "Network must restore itself in the event of a disruption to service " I'm going to pass on this one, but maybe one of you all is interested LOL. -Adam
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