Day: August 8, 2013

WiFi deal: Low bidder raises questions

Tek-Hut’s Nate Bondelid said he is used to the most inexpensive bid being given priority in public projects. The president of the Twin Falls company also wondered why his firm received two different scores in one category and was docked points in another.

WiFi deal: Several bidders had Idaho ties

The decision on a controversial WiFi contract was supposed to come down to price, technology and experience. But several bidders were hardly shy about playing up their Idaho connections.

Luna calls for protecting student data

The state superintendent sent a letter to key lawmakers asking for an executive order or a bill to ensure no personally identifiable data on parents or students be reported to the federal government.

WiFi deal: How ENA got the contract

How did Education Networks of America win a multiyear high school WiFi installation contract — even though four bidders beat the company’s price? Let’s take a deeper dive into the scoring process, and the state’s documentation.

Going Greek: Crapo touts yogurt pilot project

Twin Falls-based Chobani will provide Greek yogurt to school cafeterias in four states this fall — and supporters hope the pilot project will go national.