New Bid: Audio-Visual, Photographic Equipment and Supplies, and Computer Peripherals (Current bid expires June 30,2006) Developed by the Technology Standards Peripherals Subcommittee

New Recommended Educational Technology Specifications  Ceiling-mounted video projector for new classrooms and mobile video projector for retrofit classrooms  Document Camera  Interactive whiteboard solution  Sound amplification System  DVD/VCR unit  Multimedia Cabinet  Printer  Ceiling-mounted video projector for new classrooms and mobile video projector for retrofit classrooms  Document Camera  Interactive whiteboard solution  Sound amplification System  DVD/VCR unit  Multimedia Cabinet  Printer

Sub-Committee Representation  Curriculum  Instructional Technology  Magnet Programs  ESE  BECON  Purchasing (Supply, Management & Logistics)  Learning Resources  MTS (formerly Metrology)  Curriculum  Instructional Technology  Magnet Programs  ESE  BECON  Purchasing (Supply, Management & Logistics)  Learning Resources  MTS (formerly Metrology)  Elementary  Middle  High  Technical Centers  Area Offices  TLC  TAC  Standards Committee  ETS  Elementary  Middle  High  Technical Centers  Area Offices  TLC  TAC  Standards Committee  ETS

Itemized Equipment  Five main categories: 1.Multimedia Projectors 2.Document Cameras 3.Digital Whiteboard Solutions 4.Media/Production Equipment 5.Poster Printers  All other equipment will be purchased from catalog (percentage off catalog pricing).  Five main categories: 1.Multimedia Projectors 2.Document Cameras 3.Digital Whiteboard Solutions 4.Media/Production Equipment 5.Poster Printers  All other equipment will be purchased from catalog (percentage off catalog pricing).

General Bid Highlights  Term of Bid Contract: Two years  Minimum three-year warranty required for all itemized equipment.  Basic equipment training to be included in cost.  Installation/setup is included for digital white- boards.  Replacements for discontinued items will be evaluated by SBBC prior to acceptance.  Term of Bid Contract: Two years  Minimum three-year warranty required for all itemized equipment.  Basic equipment training to be included in cost.  Installation/setup is included for digital white- boards.  Replacements for discontinued items will be evaluated by SBBC prior to acceptance.

More Highlights  Emerging Technology clause allows SBBC to release quotes for additional items during the course of the bid.  Only awardees of the bid will be eligible to respond to quotes (quotes will include bundled classroom solutions in addition to new and emerging technology elements).  Emerging Technology clause allows SBBC to release quotes for additional items during the course of the bid.  Only awardees of the bid will be eligible to respond to quotes (quotes will include bundled classroom solutions in addition to new and emerging technology elements).

Warranty/Repair  BECON and/or MTS to be certified as Manufacturer Authorized Repair Facility for all itemized equipment.  Single point of contact for repairs.  Ability to recover warranty/repair costs.  Ability to purchase replacement parts at cost after warranty period.  BECON and/or MTS to be certified as Manufacturer Authorized Repair Facility for all itemized equipment.  Single point of contact for repairs.  Ability to recover warranty/repair costs.  Ability to purchase replacement parts at cost after warranty period.

Purchasing Catalog Items  Equipment for which there are STND or similar items cannot be purchased from a catalog (e.g. multimedia projectors, document cameras, etc.)  Research products with multiple vendors  Consider shelf-life vs. cost and changing of technology  Be aware of the fact that only certain items/brands may be repaired internally by SBBC  Don’t expect BECON/MTS to repair everything!  Equipment for which there are STND or similar items cannot be purchased from a catalog (e.g. multimedia projectors, document cameras, etc.)  Research products with multiple vendors  Consider shelf-life vs. cost and changing of technology  Be aware of the fact that only certain items/brands may be repaired internally by SBBC  Don’t expect BECON/MTS to repair everything!

Catalog Items Example  Example: Televisions  BECON Repairs: LG, Zenith  Research Brands, Costs, Reliability & Compatibility  Digital issues - All new T.V.s must have the following capabilities:  QUAM  8VSB  Direct Digital Input or Component Input.  Select a cart that is wide-based and slightly larger than the T.V. along with a strap to secure it  Example: Televisions  BECON Repairs: LG, Zenith  Research Brands, Costs, Reliability & Compatibility  Digital issues - All new T.V.s must have the following capabilities:  QUAM  8VSB  Direct Digital Input or Component Input.  Select a cart that is wide-based and slightly larger than the T.V. along with a strap to secure it