New Bid: Audio-Visual, Photographic Equipment and

Supplies, and Computer Peripherals

(Current bid expires June 30,2006)

New Bid: Audio-Visual, Photographic Equipment and

Supplies, and Computer Peripherals

(Current bid expires June 30,2006)

Developed by the Technology Standards Peripherals

Subcommittee

Developed by the Technology Standards Peripherals

Subcommittee

New Recommended Educational Technology

Specifications

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 RepresentationSub-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 EquipmentItemized Equipment

Five main categories:1. Multimedia Projectors2. Document Cameras3. Digital Whiteboard Solutions4. Media/Production Equipment5. Poster Printers

All other equipment will be purchased from catalog (percentage off catalog pricing).

Five main categories:1. Multimedia Projectors2. Document Cameras3. Digital Whiteboard Solutions4. Media/Production Equipment5. Poster Printers

All other equipment will be purchased from catalog (percentage off catalog pricing).

General Bid HighlightsGeneral 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 HighlightsMore 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/RepairWarranty/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 ItemsPurchasing 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 ExampleCatalog 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