We need to create a Google Maps mashup that combines and presents Google Maps data and location information provided by a generated XML file. The XML file will need to be initially generated from content that is currently stored in a Microsoft Excel file. We plan to embed this mashup on our website to allow our customers to find and view locations of our installed equipment, much like Google is doing with their Google Mini appliance at the following URL: [login to view URL]
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
This mashup should run in Internet Explorer version 6+, FireFox version 1.5+, Opera version 9+.