Bond: Technology Projects

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Technology Infrastructure Replacements

Project Scope

There are areas on each campus that do not have adequate wireless signal (dead zones) for student and staff laptops. Network cabling that provides internet for wireless signal, computer labs, security cameras, and other devices is more than 20 years old and obsolete. LISD’s private fiber has sections feeding campus’ internet that are more than 20 years old and fiber equipment that is nearing end of life. 

The current server/storage array running 350 virtual machines (VMs) for student/district applications is more than 8 years old and out of warranty. Student and business applications could be affected if this is not replaced.

Infrastructure Projects Include:

• Partial Fiber Replacement
• Elementary School & Middle School Cabling
• Wide-Area Network (WAN) Refresh
• Local-Area Network (LAN) Refresh: MDF/IDF Closet Improvements
• Wireless Connectivity Improvements
• Storage/Server

Project Status

The Project Status for each Technology Infrastructure project is included in the project’s section below.

Estimated Project Budget

$14,835,000

Actual Cost

The actual cost will be listed here upon project completion. Any money leftover from the budget goes into project savings, managed by the Bond Oversight Committee.

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Partial Fiber Replacement

Project Scope

LISD maintains its own private fiber network connecting each facility to the broadband network node, and the district has some sections feeding campus’ internet that are more than 20 years old and fiber equipment that is nearing end of life.

Project Status

• Work will begin by identifying the fiber sections to be replaced. This project will then go out to bid to select a vendor to replace the fiber lines.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Spring 2024
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• To be determined

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Cabling for Elementary School & Middle School

Project Scope

Network cabling that provides internet for wireless signal, computer labs, security cameras etc is more than 20 years old and obsolete.

Project Status

• This project will go out for bid to select a vendor to complete the installation work.
• Work began by identifying campuses’ needs.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Summer 2024
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• To be determined

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Wide-Area Network (WAN) Refresh

Project Scope

The Wide-Area Network (WAN) equipment pushes the signal on the district’s privately maintained fiber network, interconnecting district facilities.

This project will upgrade existing equipment resulting in bandwidth improvement and faster speeds.

Project Status

• Spring 2024
  Estimated start of project.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Spring 2024
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• NetSync

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Local-Area Network (LAN) Refresh: MDF/IDF Closet Improvements

Project Scope

The Local-Area Network (LAN) equipment provides connectivity at a district facility. This project includes the replacement of hardware to increase to security and provide system analytics. Power back-ups will also be added to help maintain uptime.

Project Status

• Fall 2023
  This project is in progress.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Fall 2023
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• NetSync

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Wireless Connectivity Improvements

Project Scope

There are areas on each campus that do not have adequate wireless signal (dead zones) for student and staff laptops. This project includes adding Wireless Access Points to increase coverage.

Project Status

• Fall 2023
  This project is In progress. As the new gear is ordered, it will be configured and deployed to district facilities.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Fall 2023
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• NetSync

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Storage/Server

Project Scope

The current server/storage array running 350 virtual machines (VMs) for student/district applications is more than 8 years old and out of warranty. Student and business applications could be affected if this is not replaced. The project involves replacing equipment with newer technologies.

Project Status

• This project will be done in coordination with the addition of a second broadband network node in the southern area of the district to have compatible equipment at both the current and new locations.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: To be determined (Pending Second Broadband Network Node project)
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget & Actual Cost

Subitem of Technology Infrastructure Replacements project.

Vendor(s)

• To be determined (Pending Second Broadband Network Node project)

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Second Broadband Network Node

Project Scope

Renovate a building adjacent to the Grandview Hills Elementary campus site [map] to house equipment for LISD’s network infrastructure. By adding a second broadband network node, the district will see increased internet reliability, decreased down time, and improved connectivity and speed.

Each broadband network node – serviced through different internet service providers – will be designed with enough capacity to accommodate the entire district. That way, if one goes down, the other can take on the full network load. When both are operating properly, they will share the load and reduce the demand put on either network node.

The redesigned support complex will include this second broadband network node, along with a location for warehouse storage, a mechanic shop, and the South Transportation Terminal.

This is a combined project with the Plant Services South Warehouse Renovation project and the South Transportation Terminal project at the same location.

Project Status

• August 2024
  At the August 8, 2024 Board Meeting, Trustees approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for the Grandview Hills Ancillary Building Projects which consists of the Information Technology Broadband Network Node, South Transportation Center, and the Plant Services Ancillary Renovation. GMP #1, in the amount of $1,344,854, is for long lead procurement items and early project startup needs.
• The design team is meeting with district representatives to incorporate all needs of the program.
• August 2023
  At the Aug. 24, 2023 Board meeting, Trustees approved the architect and construction manager.

Project Details

Phase

Estimated Timeline

Start: Fall 2023 (Start of Design phase)
Finish: To be determined

Funding Source

Bond 2023

Estimated Project Budget

This project’s budget has been combined with the South Transportation Terminal and South Warehouse Renovation projects occurring at the same location.

South Transportation Terminal: $20,383,942
Second Broadband Network Node: $7,000,000
South Warehouse Facility Additions & Renovations: $2,798,150
Combined: $30,182,092

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

• GMP #1: $1,344,854
  Approved at August 8, 2024 Board Meeting

Note: The actual cost will be listed here upon project completion. Any money leftover from the budget goes into project savings, managed by the Bond Oversight Committee.

Contractors

• Architect: Pfluger Architects
• Construction: American Constructors
• Engineer
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing: MEP Engineering
  • Structural: Pickett, Kelm & Associates
  • Civil: AtkinsRéalis