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Attention NCTA Members:

The NCTA Education Foundation has received a generous U.S. Department of Education grant to conduct a Technology Demonstration Project in a low-wealth, under-served elementary school in Warren County, North Carolina.  The purpose of this 2009-2010 Technology Demonstration Project is to show that technology tools coupled with an appropriate level of teacher professional development can significantly impact the educational process.  In addition, we want the NCTA Education Foundation to work with NCTA member companies to maximize the project funding. 

 NCTA executed a competitive application process among the elementary schools in Warren County.  We are now beginning the process of purchasing hardware for the selected school.

 To that end, we are extending these Requests for Proposals to NCTA member companies for bids for laptop/notebook computers, digital data projectors, and document cameras.  (See the attached sheet for items and required specifications.)  Please note that we are looking for the most competitive pricing available.  In addition, we hope our companies will consider an “under market” bid for the equipment.  We can provide the “donation” documentation through our 501(c) 3 Education Foundation for the balance of cost based on fair market value. 

 We hope that you will actively participate in the Technology Project by providing bids for the specified technology tools. 

Please submit all bids to Sheila Mitchiner, Project Director, at
smitchiner@nctechnology.org or at 4020 Westchase Boulevard, Suite 350, Raleigh, NC 27607.  All bids should be in no later than November 9, 2009.  If you have any questions, please contact Sheila at 336.504.2987.