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UPDATE 11/20/14: Answers provided during site visit:
I told them all the we want POE type access points so that the district wouldn't have to contract an electrician for each access point. Also asked that the vendors provide POE Switches at the MDF/IDF's since my switches aren't POE capable. We discussed high traffic areas of each campus. Also I told them the types of management features I would like to have within the management module (I want to be able to view, block, and throttle individual wireless clients within the management console. I want to be able to see data utilization reports. And would like the possibility of segmenting into different wireless networks within the same Access Point....ie..public network, student network, faculty network, admin network. I also want the management to be cloud based so that I can manage the network from any location). I told them I wanted cloud based controller option more than a local hosted controller. Also that I wanted turn key installation so that we are operational when they finish the job not just a bunch of equipment for me to install later.
AshdownBldgplans.pdf |
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We want 1G between campuses and 300M Internet access. We prefer fiber connections. We are not requesting Wireless WANs.
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Yes I would prefer routers to be included
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1 and 3 year pricing. We would prefer scalable contracts - contracts that provide pricing for higher service levels during the term of the contract. For example, a contract that provides for pricing during the term of the contract for 300 Mb, 400 Mb and 500 Mb would be ideal (the pricing for those service levels has to be in the contract in order for USAC to recognize it as a scalable contract).
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We are open to suggestions. I will look at each manufacturer's devices and decide which is the best option for our district.
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Currently CSME but the Ashdown High school would be the main hub point. 10 years is probably too long for us.
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Building diagrams have been added as an attachment to this IFCB.
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Added as an attachment to this IFCB.
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A representative of the company that will be submitting the bid and whose SPIN number we will be using, if awarded, needs to attend.
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I have Netgear GS748T switches at all locations....I have sfp's for my existing service provider connections. The way we are setup now I use one sfp per location including High School which is the main point in our WAN. I would like to keep this type setup as I don't want the district to be out any additional money for access. We have spent quite alot lately on network infrastructure and don't want to be out alot with service in the future.
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Managed LAN - no
Switches - YES - THIS ANSWER WAS CHANGED FROM "NO" ON 11/7/14. 28 DAY CLOCK WAS RE-SET.
Is Ashdown SD seeking 802.11 a/b/g/n radios or 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac? We would prefer the AC Option but will look at both to best suit the district's needs for wireless.
Does Ashdown SD wish for minimum radio coverage to be determined using 2.4GHz or 5GHz? If requesting 802.11ac radios, 5GHz is assumed.
I think minimum needs to be 2.4 ghz. I do believe that best bang for our buck philosophy will be used. Basically we are open to both types and will chose based on the best options overall.
What type of school provided mobile devices are going to be used on the Wi-Fi network?
We use iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, MacBooks, windows tablets, etc. We have roughly 700 chromebooks now so this will be our primary device along with iPads.
Will the district provide DHCP for device IP addressing?
Yes we maintain our own DHCP SERVERS
Can you provide the distances for fiber runs between MDFs and IDFs in each building?
I do not have this measurement. Would be best for the vendor to measure for theirselves on the walk thrus
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Although not required for WAN bids, you can attend the meeting below.
NOVEMBER 12, 2014, FROM 9AM - NOON.
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Lit fiber
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The main hub point is the high school campus. There are 1G fiber connections from the high school to 5 campus sites. We need 300M connection to the internet
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2100 shared plan minutes. We have rollover and mobile to mobile included now. Would like to keep these features.
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Currently exist; we are leasing from a telco.
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Sure, if you were not able to attend the meeting today you can attend the two meetings we still have scheduled.
NOVEMBER 17, 2014 AND NOVEMBER 24, 2014. BOTH WILL BE FROM 9AM - NOON AND MEET AT THE TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, 960 SOUTH LOCUST ST.
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You should be able to view the site during the meeting time below. We are not scheduling additional meetings at this point.
NOVEMBER 12, 2014, FROM 9AM - NOON.
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Correct, attendance is only required for one of the site visits. If you attended one, you do not need to attend any of the other meetings.
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With any technology item we deploy In the district I strive to get the best value for our dollar. I want the most advanced technologies but also have to be conscious of our district budgets. I would like to have the best of everything but price will play an important role in our decision making. As for the ap per classroom path I don't see that as being an obtainable goal at this point. I see having good wifi coverage and having Ap density in spots with high usage areas.
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I would prefer the entire project to have poe throughout.
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No, both 470s have been incorporated into this IFCB so you only have one document to track and one bid to submit. We did re-start the 28 day clock when we posted the second 470.
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We’re not planning on making that available, as that would let vendors know which companies they are bidding against.
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I'm after funding for existing services we have in place for our basic phone lines, we're not looking to change the type of service for this year.
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The contract is thru Arkansas Dept of information Services via AT&T.
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Yes
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I would prefer either POE switches or injectors.