Chronology Virtucom (Cross Keys)

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Agenda Item

c. Approval of Instructional Technology Devices and Classroom Display Systems with Virtucom for Cross Keys High School (Not to Exceed $187,242.26)

Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of instructional technology devices, classroom display systems, and related installation, configuration, warranty, and deployment services for Cross Keys High School with Virtucom, at a cost not to exceed $187,242.26.
Why: The Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) seeks approval to procure instructional technology equipment and classroom display systems from Virtucom to support instructional delivery and staff productivity at Cross Keys High School. The Virtucom scope includes Dell Pro staff laptops with imaging, asset tagging, etching, delivery, and deployment services; Kensington docking stations; ViewSonic 27-inch classroom monitors; and ViewSonic 75-inch ViewBoard interactive flat panel display systems with extended warranties, advanced management console licensing, wireless connectivity modules, and associated installation, configuration, and training services.

These items equip classrooms and instructional spaces with district-standard technology necessary to support digital instruction, classroom presentation, and collaborative learning while providing staff with reliable computing devices and workstation connectivity. The deployment also includes mobile trolley stands to support flexible instructional environments within mobile classroom spaces, ensuring consistent instructional technology deployment aligned with district standards.
Details: Virtucom will provide instructional technology devices and associated professional services aligned to district standards for classroom instruction and staff productivity.

Instructional Areas (Classrooms & Shared Instructional Spaces) = $98,220

Virtucom will provide classroom display technology and associated accessories to support digital instruction and collaborative learning environments. This scope includes 32 ViewSonic 75-inch ViewBoard interactive flat panel displays with five-year warranties, advanced management console licensing, wireless connectivity modules, mounting hardware, and associated cabling. Installation, configuration, support services, and training are included to ensure proper deployment and staff readiness for classroom use. Additional instructional display equipment includes ViewSonic 27-inch classroom monitors with delivery and setup services. Mobile classroom spaces will also receive mobile trolley stands to support flexible deployment of interactive displays, ensuring consistent instructional technology capabilities across both permanent and mobile instructional environments.

These devices support digital presentations, interactive learning, and consistent classroom technology standards across instructional spaces.

Administration & Teacher Equipment = $64,599.36

Virtucom will also provide staff computing equipment and classroom support technology to support instructional delivery and daily school operations. This scope includes 32 Dell Pro 16 staff laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, imaging, asset tagging, etching, delivery, deployment, and three-year warranty coverage with accidental damage protection.

Additional equipment includes 32 Kensington USB-C docking stations to support classroom workstation connectivity and peripheral integration.

Contingency =$24,422.90

A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely project completion.
Financial impact: $187,242.26
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Contact: Dr. Kermit Belcher, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Pending Approval by the Office of Legal Affairs
Chronology-Instructional Technology Devices and Classroom Display
Systems Cross Keys High School (Virtucom)
The Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT) identified the need for
instructional technology devices and classroom display systems to support classroom
instruction, staff productivity, and instructional technology readiness at Cross Keys High School.
These needs were validated through planning activities associated with instructional technology
standards, classroom technology requirements, and coordination with school leadership and
instructional technology staff.

Following the planning phase, DIIT worked with Virtucom to develop a scope of instructional
technology devices and related services aligned with district specifications and approved
cooperative purchasing agreements. The proposed procurement includes classroom interactive
displays, mounting and mobility solutions, staff computing devices, classroom monitors, docking
stations, charging solutions, and associated installation, configuration, delivery, and warranty
services.

Keys Services Include:

Instructional Areas (Classrooms & Shared Instructional Spaces) = $98,220

Virtucom will provide instructional display systems and accessories to support classroom
instruction and flexible learning environments, including:

   ●​ (32) ViewSonic 75" ViewBoard 4K interactive flat panel displays with five-year warranty,
      installation, configuration, training, and mounting hardware
   ●​ ViewSonic Advanced Manager Console licensing and wireless connectivity modules for
      interactive display management
   ●​ (32) ViewSonic 27" classroom monitors with delivery and installation services
   ●​ (4) mobile trolley stands to support deployment of interactive displays within mobile
      classroom spaces
   ●​ Associated cabling and accessories required for installation and classroom deployment

The deployment includes 28 standard classroom instructional environments and 4 mobile
classroom instructional spaces. Mobile classroom locations will utilize trolley-mounted
interactive display systems to support flexible instructional environments while maintaining the
same instructional technology capabilities as permanent classroom spaces.

These devices support digital instruction, classroom presentations, and collaborative learning
environments while maintaining consistent instructional technology standards across
instructional spaces.

Administration & Teacher Equipment = $64,599.36

Virtucom will also provide staff and shared-space computing equipment to support instructional
delivery and daily operations, including:
   ●​ (32) Dell Pro 16 staff laptops with imaging, asset tagging, etching, delivery, deployment,
      and three-year warranty with accidental damage protection
   ●​ (32) Kensington USB-C docking stations to support classroom workstation connectivity
      and peripheral integration

These devices support teacher productivity, instructional preparation, and effective workstation
connectivity within classrooms and shared instructional spaces.

Contingency =$24,422.90

A contingency amount of 15% above quoted costs is included to manage unforeseen conditions
associated with network installation in a new construction environment and to ensure timely
project completion.

Through coordination with district leadership and instructional technology staff, the scope was
defined to equip classrooms and staff work areas with interactive displays, computing devices,
and device management solutions aligned with district instructional technology standards.

Procurement

Pursuant to Board of Education Purchasing Policy DJE III.D.3.d, this agenda item includes
purchases of services and equipment through approved inter-governmental and educational
cooperative purchasing agreements. Therefore, Virtucom will utilize The Interlocal Purchasing
System (TIPS) cooperative purchasing contract 240101.

Financial Impact
 Category                        Description                                   Cost

 Instructional Spaces            ViewSonic interactive flat panel displays     $98,220
 (Classrooms & Shared            with installation, configuration, training,
 Areas)                          management licensing, classroom
                                 monitors, and mobile trolley stands

 Administration & Staff          Dell Pro staff laptops with imaging, asset    $64,599.36
 Equipment                       tagging, deployment, warranty with ADP,
                                 docking stations, and charging carts



 Contingency                                                                   $24,422.90
                                 A contingency amount of 15% above
                                 quoted costs is included to manage
                                 unforeseen conditions associated with
                                 network installation in a new construction
                                 environment and to ensure timely project
                                 completion.


                                                                       Total $187,242.26
                                                                             requested