Questions_and_answers_.docx

Questions and answers for photo archive digitization project 1 -Will the server where the database and digital files reside be ultimately be provided by the embassy or do we need to buy and operate a separate domain as part of this project?

The Embassy will host the database

2 - Will the photographic articles be shipped to USA for digitization and then returned or is it required for the digitization process be done onsite? If onsite, should the quote include shipment of equipment and transport, accommodation etc. of the staff be a part of the quote?

We will not ship the photos outside of Addis Ababa.

3 - Do you have an estimate of about how many photos will need to be scanned?

8961 phots that are 9 X 12 cm 70 photos that are 30 X 45 cm 4 - What size(s) are the photos that need to be scanned?

9 X 12 cm or 30 X 45 cm 5 - Do you own the copyrights of the photos?

Yes 6 - The database and web portal described in the requisition, will it be hosted by you or should we calculate the web hosting cost in the quote?

It will be hosted by the Embassy 7 - Will we need to calculate any travel cost for this requisition? In other words will we need to travel to the embassy or can everything be done remotely and the physical products shipped to your location?

We will not ship the photos.