January 19, 2009

RFP 2009-104

Request for Proposals forMobile Anchor Tenant onVTA’s Tower Infrastructure

Bidder’s Conference

Opening Address Introductions Expectations RFP Process Definitions Earth Turbines The Proposition(s) Evaluation Process Questions and Answers

Welcome: Conference AgendaWelcome: Conference Agenda

Engage potential bidders in dialogue to ensure better understanding of requirements.

Ensure level playing field through consistent sharing of information.

Maximize clarity on VTA objectives and requirements.

Gather feedback.

ExpectationsExpectations

Questions and Answers Requirements for Valid Response Submission Schedule

RFP ProcessRFP Process

Follow outline in Section 3: Response Content and Format.

Include statement acknowledging terms: Section 3.7.

Follow instructions for Submittal: Section 4.4. Follow schedule: Section 4.1. Feb. 23: Deadline for questions. Feb. 27: Deadline for answers. Mar 10 Responses due by 3:00PM.

Requirements for a Valid Requirements for a Valid SubmissionSubmission

Unserved Area Data Development

All Buildings and Road Mileswith < 90% Coverage

Obtained from GIS Maps

DefinitionsDefinitions

Company History Experience with towers and cellular Creating the triple bottom line Understanding wind resources Common Requirements/Preferences◦Height◦Open Area

With or without a turbine

Earth TurbinesEarth Turbines

EarthTurbinesEarthTurbines

34 m; 10”d, 40’r

Tubular Tilt-up Tower

Minimal Earth Disturbance

Trench Work & Grounding

Permanent Gin Pole & Winch for raising and lowering

Anchor Tenancy Asset Utilization State Advocacy Reduction in Backhaul Costs External Funding

The PropositionThe Proposition

Evaluation ProcessEvaluation Process

Experience/Performance/Personnel 40Technical approach 35Green engineering 25Cost proposal

Pass/FailFinancial condition

Pass/Fail

TOTAL SCORE 100