MiCTA Programs and Pricing for Michigan. MiCTA History 1982 MiCTA formed 1989 AT&T awarded first contract for Voice Services 1991 MiCTA develops video.

MiCTA Programs and Pricing for Michigan

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Cellular Services Offer 2

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.

Both Plans Also Offer:

-Unlimited PCS to PCS Calling

-Unlimited Night and Weekends Starting at 9 PM

-Pertains to all PCS Plans

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.

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

Power & Energy Programs Coffman Electrical Equipment Company Is the Sole

Provider for Backup Power & Conditioning.

Products Include:

Generators Line Conditioners

Cogeneration Systems Voltage Regulators

UPS TVSS

Automatic Transfer Switches Surge Suppressors

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.

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

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

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.

Computer Equipment

MiCTA has programs with Gateway Computers and Tech Depot

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

Tech Depot

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

eLearning Services

ELMS Vendors

– Endorsed:• Desire2Learn

– Approved:

• Blackboard• WebCT

Services Include:

• Software Products

• E-education Internet Teaching

• Web Enabled Student Services

• Back Office Systems

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

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

Item QTYList Price

"Your Price"

Option A Core Program Price

Option A Core Discount

Net Discount Off List Price

Manila Folders

Box $ 28.80 $ 14.97 $ 11.08 26% 62%

Classic 2" Binder

EA $ 8.54 $ 3.78 $ 1.85 51% 78%

Item QTY List Price"Your Price"

Option A Non-Core Program Price

Option A Non-Core Discount

Net Discount Off List Price

Manila Folders

Box $ 28.80 $ 14.97 $ 13.77 8% 52%

Classic 2" Binder

EA $ 8.54 $ 3.78 $ 3.48 8% 59%

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

Option B

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

Item QTYList Price

"Your Price"

Option B Program Price

Option B ProgramDiscount

Net Discount Off List Price

Manila Folders

Box $ 28.80 $ 14.97 $ 13.32 11% 54%

Classic 2" Binder

EA $ 8.54 $ 3.78 $ 3.36 56% 61%

Service Level Choices

• eOrder 1%

• ePay 1%

• Single Point Delivery 2%

• Consolidated Order Discounts– Orders >$150 = additional 1%

– Orders >$250 = additional 2%

– Orders >$400 = additional 3%

Members Can Save an Additional 7% off “Your Price”

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

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

1-800-GO-DEPOTofficedepot.com

Derek [email protected]

Carlos [email protected] 7416techdepot.com

Michael [email protected]

Jeff [email protected]

Alex [email protected] x 2508blackboard.com

Clarence [email protected]

Paul [email protected] xt 2215anixter.com

Patti [email protected]

Jacqueline [email protected] ext 268desire2Learn.com

Tom Bostick [email protected]

Hank [email protected]

Michael [email protected]

Lynda [email protected] ext 4338brodart.com

Randy [email protected]

Greg [email protected]

989-790-051-Ask for MiCTA [email protected]

Gateway Education and Government Sales1-800-211-4952gateway.com