ATAlliance Programs and Services

Programs and services for members of the ATAlliance/MiCTA include conferences, training, consultation, collaborative projects, testing, promotion of standards and contracts for technology products and services.

Contracts

Currently, contracts for products and services exist in the following areas.

*Active and planned RFPs or other planning for contract updates are in process for some of these areas. Refer to “What’s New with the ATAlliance?”

e-Learning

eLMS Platform Licenses (at various levels of enrollment, FTE, etc.)
Technical Services
Maintenance and Support
Consulting
Installation
Hosting Services

• Local
• Vendor Site

Voice*

Equipment
Local Service
Long Distance
Operator Services
Voice Bridging
Voice Mail
Voice Systems (Telephone)
Wireless Cell Phone

Network/Internet*

Cabling
Converged Network Provider
Custom Network/Internet Solutions
Internet Access
Network Devices
Network/System Management Products
Online Training and Education
Servers
Virtual Learning
Wireless LAN/WAN

Video*

Integrators
Interactive Video and Multimedia
Network Access
Video Bridging
Video Equipment

Computers: Hardware and Software

Accessories
Computers
Data Backup and Recovery
Internet Content Filtering
Online Training and Education
Printers
Servers
Software
Storage
Web and Application Hosting

Office/Library Supplies and Furniture

Office Equipment and Supplies
Library Equipment and Supplies

Power and Energy Programs

Backup Power and Conditioning

Audiovisual

Audiovisual Equipment

Consulting and Other Services

Auditors
Consultants
Music/Message on Hold
Training

Contact Information

SREB-ATAlliance Contacts

SREB-ATAlliance
Southern Regional Education Board
592 10th Street N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30318-5790
(404)-879-5525
FAX: (404) 872-1477
SREB-ATAlliance@sreb.org

MiCTA
Timothy von Hoff
MiCTA
515 N. Washington Ave.
Suite 405
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: (888)-964-2227
micta@mictatech.org
www.mictatech.org

Designated SREB-State Procurement Contacts

The SREB-ATAlliance maintains a list of individuals in each SREB state who are directly involved in the procurement of technology and related services for education at the state level. This core group receives information (primarily via e-mail) regarding ATAlliance programs for technology and related services. For example, this group receives ongoing messages regarding the establishment of RFPs and contracts, and any significant updates. It also receives invitations to participate in developing and evaluating RFPs.

Why Choose ATAlliance/MiCTA?

A Summary of Program Value

The value of ATAlliance/MiCTA's programs begins and ends with hand-picked experts doing a lot of hard work to secure the best products and services at the lowest price. It is unlikely that a single organization could duplicate the results of this comprehensive RFP process and justify it in terms of time and expense. Consider this:

A typical nonmember solicitation for technology or telecommunications-related products or services takes 10 to 16 weeks and costs about $100,000.

Generally, our comprehensive RFP process will create a savings of 20% - 30% over a purchase with no RFP and 10% - 20% over an RFP by a single organization.

By using ATAlliance/MiCTA programs, organizations can avoid the cost of in-house RFP, and at the same time, know that these programs result from an RFP process that is time-tested. A $75 annual membership fee allows participation in any and all programs.

Be Sure You Receive ATAlliance/MiCTA Programs!

To use an ATAlliance/MiCTA-endorsed or -approved contract, the vendor typically requires the customer to sign a “Master Participation Agreement.” This assures that the member receives the terms and conditions of the ATAlliance/MiCTA program and also facilitates the incorporation of local terms and conditions. In the near future, samples of Master Participation Agreements will be added to the vendors section on the MiCTA Web site. If any particular vendor does not use a Master Participation Agreement, check to be sure your order is placed under an ATAlliance/MiCTA contract number.

 

For more information contact (404) 962-9640 or e-mail SREB-ATAlliance@sreb.org.