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.
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
Evaluation & Planning
Vendor Selection
Order
Install
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
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
Evaluation & Planning
Vendor Selection
Order
Install
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
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
Evaluation & Planning
Vendor Selection
Order
Install
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
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
Evaluation & Planning ✓
Vendor Selection ✓
Order ✓
Install
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
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
Evaluation & Planning ✓
Vendor Selection ✓
Order ✓
Install
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
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
Evaluation & Planning
Vendor Selection
Order
Install
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)
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
- 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
Design
Permitting & Bidding
Construction
Setup
Move-In
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(s) will come later in the process and go before the LISD Board for approval.
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
