Press Release http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/rss/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917.xml Description Press Release Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:59:32 GMT Governor Susana Martinez Announces Plans to Bring High-Speed Internet to Every Classroom by 2018 http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/Press_Release.pdf Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT 6debb39ca75a494c88a1c9612fabb133 NMCEL Letter of Support for the Governor's Broadband for Education Initiative http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/20160901150354312.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>The NM Coalition of Educational Leaders issues Secretary Skandera, of the NM Public Education Department, a letter of support for the Governor's Broadband for Education Initiative and its Procurement Optimization Model strategy.</pre></div> Stan Rounds, Executive Director - NM Coalition of Educational Leaders (NMCEL) Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT 6e73c26e41a34b538e38a5c560f89de7 PED Issues E-rate Eligible RFP for Internet Access Services in Support of NM Public Schools & Libraries http://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/statepurchasing/ITBs__RFPs_and_Bid_Tabulation.aspx. <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>PED's BB4E RFP is Now Available Online!</pre></div> Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT 25c5a5290b5d4bc7959cbb4b3e785eac PED's Introduction to the Governor's BB4E Initiative http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_Pres_10_03_2016.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Presentation for District Superintendents, Technology Directors, Charter School Officers, and Librarians (1st Webinar: 10/26/2016 at 1:00 P.M.)</pre></div> John Kraman, CIO PED Mon, 03 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT 266319eeb48446348322994dd160e87e E-rate Workshop Presentation for Applicants (October 2016) http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/NM_Fall_Training_Fall_2016___Final.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>BB4E E-rate Training for Districts/Schools & Libraries (w/PED & E-rateCentral)</pre></div> E-rateCentral Mon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT 6de71c0666444407b784f24612df521e PED Offers Free Mini-Quote System Training for NM Public Schools & Libraries http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Webinar Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Starting: 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time</pre></div> The system will allow schools and libraries to post their category 1 and category 2 requests online, negotiate best pricing for goods and services, and meet E-Rate competitive bidding rules when purchasing from a state master contract. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 61f0689548a24bbea1b81487f5dfffc4 Start Preparing for the 2017 E-rate Cycle Competitive Quoting Process http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>BB4E Website Path: District & Library Resources > Tools </pre></div> PED Mon, 06 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT 8017be43a13345bb99916467873507f6 Bidding Opportunity for New Mexico Internet Service Providers http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/ProviderAnnouncement03_08_2017.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>The State of New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is inviting ALL New Mexico Internet Service Providers to engage in a bidding process for E-rate eligible Internet Access Services for Educational Institutions using PED’s free online Mini-Quote System. For more details, click here to read the memo.</pre></div> DoIT Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT 534e55f4f27341bb96c91832bf066086 How to Seek Out Competitive Pricing Options for Internet Access Services http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_Announcement_3_8_17.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>It's time to issue a Form 470 and evaluate options, including Statewide Price Agreements. For more details, click here to read the memo.</pre></div> PED Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT b607dd568b35407b8d016e510526ddd9 Upcoming Webinar: Competitive Bidding Process for Internet Access Services http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_Announcement_3_8_17_1.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>During this webinar, Educational Institutions (Districts, Schools, and Libraries) will review their options and available resources in preparation for the 2017 E-rate Cycle Competitive Bidding Process for Internet Access Services using PED’s free online Mini-Quote System. This information will help Educational Institutions seek out affordable pricing for Internet Access Services throughout the state. By the end of the presentation, the audience will have the knowledge necessary to proceed with this process expeditiously using BB4E resources. Visit District & Library Resources>Webinars to register. </pre></div> For NM Public Schools, Charters, and Libraries Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT d79eec9328ad4b808e7d983e20f29cba Latest Webinar Presentation Now Available Online http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_Webinar_FINAL_03202017.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Webinar: Competitive Bidding Process for Internet Access Services (Audience: NM Public Schools, Charter Schools, and Libraries)</pre></div> Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT f91b4a5e29994e72a5267f4306f370e3 BB4E Update Meeting Presentation http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_Update_Meeting_DoIT_6_14_2017_3.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>The BB4E Team is gearing up for another procurement optimization cycle. This presentation provides a high-level update for the initiative.</pre></div> DoIT & ESH Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 4fa70b4923f943c08e7fab3a140e2787 BB4E Announcement By Governor Susana Martinez http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/Governor_Susana_Martinez_Announces_110_000_More_NM_Students_Accessing_High_Speed_Internet_in_School.pdf Governor of New Mexico Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 2478540fe4de4170bdff8d77074aab71 E-rate CAT2 RFP Released 09/07/2017 for NM Public Schools & Libraries http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is excited to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for E-rate Category 2 (CAT2) eligible items as part of the Governor’s Broadband for Education (BB4E) initiative. This RFP is E-rate compliant, contains sound technical standards, and is completely vendor and model neutral, to ensure as many CAT2 hardware/other options as possible. At the end of this procurement, the State intends to award multiple Statewide/By County Price Agreements. The goal is to simplify the CAT2 broadband upgrade process while helping lower costs through State Price Agreements in conjunction with PED’s free Mini-Quote System that also supports E-rate compliance (http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/request-mini-quote-account.aspx). This option will alleviate the need for districts/schools and libraries to file their own Form 470, which can be time consuming and cumbersome. </pre></div> PED Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 8d4252c221924c098d3bfbdad86145b3 ESH Update on BB4E Procurement Optimization vs. Aggregation Statewide Model Options - Presented To PSCOC 09/13/2017 http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/PSCOC_9_13_2017_ESH.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>New data shows how the Governor’s BB4E Procurement Optimization strategy is working within the State of New Mexico. </pre></div> EducationSuperHighway (ESH) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 5272148c58cd42fba56fce8bc91cd5d5 Attention E-rate Category 2 Potential Offerors! http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>A pre-proposal conference will be held 09/18/2017 at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time at the NM Public Education Department, 300 Don Gaspar, Mabry Hall, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. Potential Offeror(s) are encouraged to submit written questions in advance of the conference to the Procurement Manager (Anthony Ortiz, Anthony.Ortiz2@state.nm.us). The identity of the organization submitting the question(s) will not be revealed. Additional written questions may be submitted at the conference. All written questions will be addressed in writing on the date listed in the Sequence of Events. A public log will be kept of the names of potential Offeror(s) that attended the pre-proposal conference. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is highly recommended, but not a prerequisite for submission of a proposal. RFP URL: http://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/statepurchasing/ITBs__RFPs_and_Bid_Tabulation.aspx </pre></div> PED Sun, 17 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 6db8de0ecaa44e9698a43a1db2940db8 Announcement For NM Internet Service Provider Partners http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BB4E_ESHReport_9_21_2017.pdf Kendra L. Karp - DoIT OBGI Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT 53ccdbcc5a064417b78b38a61b49432e Attention: RFP CAT2 Respondents http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>See Latest Procurement Schedule Update</pre></div> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT 1e97bb9e06464f9fbfe3579611073e95 2017 NMTIE Conference BB4E Presentation http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/2017_NMTIE_DECK.pptx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>See attached presentation for details.</pre></div> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 7a9f40616ad04880976617ad05141aa2 New BB4E Digitial Learning Readiness Brochure For NM Public Schools/Districts http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/NM_Tri_Fold_Brochure_Final.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>PLEASE READ!! This brochure highlights free and optional BB4E resources and support that can help a NM Public School/District achieve successful E-rate compliant upgrades associated with Internet Access Service and/or Local Area Networking.</pre></div> BB4E Team Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT 5f438f402ef6415ab82ceff729c94a99 BB4E E-rate/CAT2 & Webinar Update http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/CAT2_Memo_1_11_2018vs2_1.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Please view/download the attached file for details. </pre></div> NM Public Education Department (NMPED) Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT 85b23ba5e599432f97d043d280669dbf New CAT2 Master Contracts and State Price Agreements http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/state-price-agreements-for-cat2-purchases.aspx PED Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 2ebf2310a21f411b8d7de8331572afe2 Attention Rural Internet Service Providers! Please read the attached USDA Rural Development FY-2018 Quick Program Reference Guide for potential grant and loan opportunities. http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/Quick_Program_Reference_Guide_01_01_18.pdf Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT e31d9a908ca44833be0f222b85792366 E-rate Filing Options After Missing E-rate Form 470 Due Date http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx PED Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 93d8cb79da9d4598aacbecab794cb405 Click here to view the latest ISP cost comparison map by District! http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Attention New Mexico Public Schools/Districts, Charters, & Libraries! How much is your institution paying for Internet access services in comparison to neighboring Districts? The following new map will help you do a quick analysis based on 2017 E-rate data validated by EducationSuperHighway.</pre></div> Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT f8fa459679a14d2a84098e72245f1da5 Potential Connect America Fund (CAF) Opportunities in NM http://http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Please click here to visit the BB4E Announcements webpage for details. URL: http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/announcements.aspx</pre></div> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT 4009cc3505cc49ef9bbe98ebf513978b Sampling of CAT2 Success Stories http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/BDCP_Cat2_Success_Stories.pdf PSCOC/PSFA Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 39c8b97176bc4c0f8dae898a73aaf1cf October - November 2018 On-site E-rate Training Schedule! http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/2018_BB4E_BDCP_Training_Schedule.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>Please mark your calendar to ensure availability for this free training.</pre></div> NM PED Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT e33c5701308348c990a0f744b035456b Latest ISP Cost Comparison Map for Districts & Libraries http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/ISP_Cost_Mbps_Month_Vs2.pdf Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT 56f44d383bf14285bd0da73f0f8d12d7 USDA Puts $23M in Grants Toward New Mexico Broadband http://www.govtech.com/network/USDA-Puts-23M-in-Grants-Toward-New-Mexico-Broadband.html Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT 8b838d6cf1954c30b071d5f5be6ccb79 State of NM Broadband Stategic Plan Updated & Statewide Rural Broadband Assessment Completed http://www.doit.state.nm.us/broadband/reports/nmbbp_strategic20200616Rev2Final.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>State Office of Broadband</pre></div> NM Department of Information Technology Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT c98380c8071746f194909960701d69e7 Q & A: GREER Broadband Internet Access for New Mexico Students http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FAQs-for-GEER-and-Broadband-for-Students-FINAL.pdf NM PED Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT a35be80621e744f8baad8c1aa071e97d USDA Invests $20M in Broadband Access for New Mexico http://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/usda-invests-20m-in-broadband-access-for-new-mexico/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 9359f3c666924621865e6187fd76322b FCC Approves $165 Million in New Mexico Broadband Grants http://www.govtech.com/network/FCC-Approves-165-Million-in-New-Mexico-Broadband-Grants.html Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT ae769de78fd44b51b6695208434bedac FCC Seeks Comment on New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/uploads/PressRelease/685d5fd30b5144c3b4e58870f413c917/FCC.pdf <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-seeks-comment-new-emergency-broadband-benefit-program</pre></div> Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT bd8f7d851be2484f819d3c14aec916e0 Navajo Nation Issues Request for Proposal http://www.broadband4education.nm.gov/request-for-proposals.aspx <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><pre>New Mexico Locations Only - Head Start and Chapter Houses/Libraries</pre></div> For more details, please reach out to the specified procurement contact within the RFP. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 01dd62acf21347c9a1a0ceb1da2d6f0c Governors on Tech: Broadband and Telehealth Top the 2021 Agenda http://www.govtech.com/computing/Governors-on-Tech-Broadband-and-Telehealth-Top-the-2021-Agenda.html govtech.com Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT b9296e53667b41b781f029d49c74cb6a