Arp ISD accepting bids for Non-E-Rate Services:

 

BIDS accepted through December 2011

Notification in January 2012

 

ITEM (1) Lenovo X100 e Netbook parts:  Screens 11.1" (Part # 27R2427, Amount 8), Bottom Plastic cases (black Part#  60Y5269 Amount 4), Battery (Li-ion Part # 42T4787  Amount 10)

(Also found in Tyler Paper 12/16 & 12/23/2011)

 

Contact: Dr Joy Rousseau, 101 Toney Drive, Arp, TX 75750 or Email: joy@arpisd.org

 

 

Arp ISD will be accepting bids for E-Rate Services:

 

2012-13

 

Calendar of Events for E-rate RFPs:

·         RFP released to bidders: December 17, 2011

·         Bids collected through:  January 31, 2012

·         Proposals Submitted to Board of Trustees: in February 2012

·         Notification of Selection: February  2012

·          Systems Installation and Testing: September 2012

 

 

(1) Telecommunications (more coming soon)

 

--Upgrade Outside Cisco Router flow-through to 1Gb to ISP.

 

 

--Digital Video Conferencing Equipment for a single small conference room: (1 each: camera, mic, and video unit capable of standard communications H.323 with quality audio solution-- we do not require projection or TV set) for quality video and resolution (Full HD) for connectivity with TETN and direct connection with other districts and facilities in Texas using standard video. User friendly Interface. Capability of recording A/V to DVD. 

NAT/firewall traversal (H.460/SIP) IPv4 and IPv6 support Auto bandwidth detection

Minimum Standards: Video StandardsH.261, H.263, H.263+, H.264 and H.239 and BFCP compliant with Example: Polycom Support for multiple dual live streaming modes: 1080p30 and 720p5; 720p60 and 720p5; 720p30 and 720p30Video Inputs (2 Inputs)1 x HD Video In (1080p30/720p60) 1 x DVI-I In (HDMI/VGA enabled)Video Outputs (2 Outputs)2 x HD Digital video out (1080p30/720p60) HD Audio Single omni-directional LifeSize MicPod 100Hz up to 16 kHz Mute button (Micpod only) Powered by codec directly through cable Audio FeaturesGIPS NetEQ packet loss concealment Full duplex for natural conversations Echo cancellation for echo-free calls Automatic gain control Automatic noise reduction Three-way audio add-on call capability MicPod or Dual MicPod support (optional) Audio StandardsG.711, G.722, G.722.1 and G.722.1C licensed from Polycom®, G.728, G.729, MPEG-4-AAC-LCAudio Inputs (5 Inputs)1 x Line In (L+R) (3.5mm) 1 x Mic In - two channel (3.5mm) 1 x RJ-45 (LifeSize Phone) (optional)1 x HD Video In1 x DVI-I InAudio Outputs (4 Outputs)1 x Line Out/Headset (L+R) 1 x RJ-45 (LifeSize Phone) (optional)2 x HD Video OutOther Supported StandardsH.221, H.224, H.225, H.231, H.241, H.242, H.263, H.281, BONDING (ISO13871) via LifeSize Networker, RFC 3261, RFC 3264, RFC 2190, RFC 3407, RFC 2833

 

--Web Hosting: Cloud and Web presence for all students and teachers (800) in Arp ISD.

• A secured Web presences which gives the ability to display projects, curriculum, and work through storing and sharing files and folders, portfolios, and content accessible 24/7.

• Security levels, adequate bandwidth and speed

• Filtering and administrative controls

(2) Internal Connections (more coming soon)

 

--Fiber ties (lit fiber at min 1Gb) to 4 out buildings max distance approx 300 yards distance from an MDF and/or IDF. Requires site survey and visit as boring is required. Please email for appointment: joy@arpisd.org

 

--Wireless Access Points for Aruba Network: Updating AP65 (Number=35) to support 802.11n access (Aruba AP-134/125). Would appreciate the possibility of trade-in on 1 year-old AP65 units.

 

      Weighted Evaluation Criteria:

·         Price – 20%

·         Geographic Presence – 15%

·         Quality/References/Responsiveness – 15%

·         Resources – 10%

·         Company Financials/Stability – 15%

·         K-12 Experience – 25%

      Total – 100%

Mail Proposals to:

Att: Dr Joy Rousseau

Arp ISD

101 Toney Drive, PO 70

Arp, TX 75750

 

Or EMAIL Proposals to:

 

Bids are to be received by the Technology Director at the Arp ISD Administration Building , 101 Toney Drive, PO 70 Arp, TX 75750 , or bids may be e-mailed to joy@arpisd.org   (these emails will not be checked before the opening time and date.) Arp ISD reserves the right not to consider refurbished, off-lease, or open box equipment.

 

It is anticipated that E-Rate projects will start July 1, 2012. All deliveries must be completed by September 1, 2012. The projects are being directed by Dr Joy Rousseau, and all correspondence or questions regarding this RFP should be directed to her attention at: joy@arpisd.org

Vendors are encouraged to ask questions and to make suggestion for revisions to this RFP that may benefit Arp ISD in procuring or operations through email contact only unless other arrangements are approved by Dr Rousseau.