MiCTA Programs and Pricing for Michigan

1. MiCTA Programs and Pricing for Michigan

2. MiCTA History • 1982 MiCTA formed • 1989 AT&T awarded first contract for Voice Services • 1991 MiCTA develops video network with Sprint and others • 1995 MiCTA partners with Midwestern Higher Education Compact to provide telecom services throughout Midwest • 1996 MiCTA opens membership to all non profit nationwide • 1998 MiCTA / MHEC issue first national RFP for telecom services • Qwest receives endorsement for voice / internet services • Sprint receives endorsement for video network service • 1999 MiCTA collaborates with ACUTA • 2000 Sprint receives endorsement for converged network service • 2002 Sprint PCS receives approval for cellular service • 2003 Video integration services RFP issued • 2004 Telecommunications and Internet services RFP issued • 2005 Learning management systems RFP issued

3. What does MiCTA do for me? • Reduce complexity • Increase productivity • Identify and solve common technology issues • Improve Technical Proficiency • Develop Collaboration between similar organizations • Build special interest groups geared toward technology applications • Develop Standards • Identify the best products and services • Delivered from the best providers • to Obtain the best value.

4. Local Telephone Service • McLeodUSA has Approved Awards for Local Telephone Service • MiCTA Members can save up to 30% off of Regular Rate Plans • McLeodUSA offers Measured Service-unlimited calling on plans as opposed to competitor’s rates of 4 to 9 cents per call

5. Long Distance • There are currently long distance programs with Qwest, Sprint, MCI, and MCLeodUSA • Pricing Contingencies: • Term commitments (Month-to-Month, 1-yr, 2-yr, 3-yr) • Switched vs. Dedicated • Volume of Commitment

6. Long Distance We are in the contract phase for new pricing, but expect to achieve the following rates for standard T-1 pricing: On-On 1.35¢ - 1.80¢ per minute On-Off 1.35¢ - 2.40¢ per minute Off-Off 1.80¢ - 3.56¢ per minute

7. CLEC Services • There are currently awards for CLEC services with Qwest, Sprint, MCI and McLeodUSA. • To date there is an agreement with McLeodUSA for an Approved Award.

8. CLEC Services Considerations • Footprint of CLEC • Pricing generally much better than incumbent LEC • Feature enriched packages • Further discounts for CLEC services and long distance services are bundled

9. Cellular Services Offer 1 Corporate Liable Accounts for Nonprofit organizations are coterminous-and offer members a 15% discount on 7 select calling plans. Members can also take advantage of: • 20% Added Minutes • Free PCS to PCS Calling on All Plans • 7 PM Night and Weekends Employees of Nonprofit organizations receive a 10% discount on all PCS Employee Liable Plans with additional benefits: • Free PCS to PCS Calling • Nights and Weekends Beginning at 9 PM

10. Corporate Liable accounts of Government & Public Education members are Coterminous PCS Agreements-Organizations can receive a 24% discount on all plans. All Employees of Government and Public Education are eligible to receive a 14% discount on any Employee Liable calling plans. Cellular Services Offer 2 • Both Plans Also Offer: • -Unlimited PCS to PCS Calling • -Unlimited Night and Weekends Starting at 9 PM • -Pertains to all PCS Plans

11. IP Services • There are currently awards for IP services with Qwest, Sprint, MCI, and VSGi. • To date there is an agreement with VSGi for an Approved Award to provide H.323 Video Transport. • We are in the contract phase with other providers. Offers include bandwidth up to OC-48, frame relay and ATM.

12. IP Services • Pricing is very competitive. Best solution for members will be dependant upon • Service needs • Customer location • Term commitment • Some anticipated results are: • T-1 Flat Rate: $205 - $260 per month • Tiered T-1: $70 - $125 per port • Burstable T-1: $30 - $80 per Mbps

13. Power & Energy ProgramsCoffman Electrical Equipment Company Is the Sole Provider for Backup Power & Conditioning. • Products Include: • Generators Line Conditioners • Cogeneration SystemsVoltage Regulators • UPS TVSS • Automatic Transfer Switches Surge Suppressors

14. Power & Energy Programs General Public vs. MiCTA Cost plus 20% As low as cost plus 10% 25% off MSRP Up to 56% off MSRP Coffman offers discounts based either on cost-plus or percentage off MSRP, depending on the product.

15. Library Equipment/Supplies Brodart has an Approved Award • 20% discount on any and all products in their catalog • Specialize in products to libraries • Provide AV equipment, furniture, supplies and other equipment • Free shipping on consumable library supplies

16. Video Integration Services • Video integration services are provided by • Video Images Indianapolis, IN • Video Systems Group McLean, VA • Innovative Communications Saginaw, MI • Applied Global Technologies Rockledge, FL • MiCTA pricing is either cost plus 10% or over 50% off MSRP, depending on vendor/product. Greater discounts on volume purchases

17. Video Integration Services Full integration services provided by all vendors on a nation-wide basis. • Providers support Polycom, Tandberg, Crestron, AMX as well as legacy systems All peripherals for a complete video room are also provided with deep discounts.

18. Computer Equipment MiCTA has programs with Gateway Computers and Tech Depot

19. Gateway Gateway brings technology solutions to schools, agencies, and other nonprofits at discounted rates. Products include • Computers • Peripherals • Add-On Components • Professional and Support Services • Training

20. Tech Depot Tech Depot is dedicated to meeting technology requirements for organizations of all sizes. Products include • Computers • Software • Storage • Networking • Digital Imaging • Printers

21. eLearning Services ELMS Vendors • Endorsed: • Desire2Learn • Approved: • Blackboard • WebCT Services Include: • Software Products • E-education Internet Teaching • Web Enabled Student Services • Back Office Systems

22. Office Equipment/ Supply • Office Depot offers great deals on Supplies, Furniture, and Equipment • Office Depot’s contract offers two different pricing methods to provide members with: • Cost Savings • Revenue Generation • Vendor Consolidation

23. Option A Core Pricing Choose up to 300 items from core list of 900 commonly used office products for most aggressive discount.

24. Option A Non-Core All other products discounted up to 88% off list price. This is an 8% discount off “Your Price”

25. Option B Option B can save members up to 91% off all products on the manufacturer’s list.

26. Service Level Choices Members Can Save an Additional 7% off “Your Price” • eOrder 1% • ePay 1% • Single Point Delivery 2% • Consolidated Order Discounts • Orders >$150 = additional 1% • Orders >$250 = additional 2% • Orders >$400 = additional 3%

27. Why MiCTA? • Nationwide Membership • Available to all Nonprofit Organizations; Healthcare, Government, Library, Education, Religious, and Other 503(c) • Competitive Pricing from Multiple Vendors • Accommodating & Easy to Use Contracts • Volume Discounts • Contracts Through Competitive RFP Process • Active Liaison Between Vendor and Members

28. How to Use MiCTA • Members simply provide their member number for the MiCTA Discount • Some vendors may also require: • Specific Quote / Contract Numbers • Program Codes • Agreement Numbers • Member Enrollment Form