[OPLINTECH] Saving money on branch internet - OPLIN consortia E-rate bidding

[Christine Morris]

Greetings,

We are making one last call for library systems that would like help with
their branch internet connections.  If you are looking for ways to

   1. Save money (through a group bid process)
   2. Try E-rate (with some extra support along the way)
   3. Streamline your network support (optional - see the summary video
   starting here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqcFqLVTHQ&t=167s>)

then reach out to us to learn more at https://oplin.ohio.gov/branch470 ASAP.

Best wishes,

Christine
--
Christine Morris (she/her)
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
christine at oplin.ohio.gov
614-728-5252 (OPLIN Support)
614-728-0227 (direct)


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From: Don Yarman via OPLINTECH <oplintech at lists.oplin.org>
Date: Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Subject: OPLIN Omnibus Branch RFP/470 - Year Two
To: Oplinlist <oplinlist at lists.oplin.org>, OPLINTECH (
OPLINTECH at lists.oplin.org) <oplintech at lists.oplin.org>, <
oplinupdates at lists.oplin.org>


Last year, OPLIN released its first statewide, competitive bidding
opportunity for broadband vendors to provide quotes for library branch
circuits. By issuing a statewide RFP through the E-rate system, OPLIN was
able to draw more vendor attention (and better pricing) than libraries have
seen acting on their own.

Based on last year's success, we are doing it again.

If you are seeking better speeds or prices for your library branch
connections, visit https://oplin.ohio.gov/branch470, where you'll find a
simple form to get started. Filling out the form does not obligate you to
follow through on a contract.

There's a link from the form page to a 4-minute video explanation
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFqcFqLVTHQ> with a little more detail.
Every situation is a little bit different, though, so we're happy to answer
questions and talk to you about your local scenario. Feel free to reach out
to me directly, or email branch470 at oplin.ohio.gov.

                    Don Yarman (he/him/his)
                    Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
                    2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204
                    don at oplin.ohio.gov | 614.728.5250
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