Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected firm will conduct a thorough audit covering the following areas. Firms can submit a proposal for auditing all items or specific items individually, both proposals will be considered. Firms must fill out the Bid Sheet in Appendix D: ● 3.1 Current Technology Landscape Assessment ○ Evaluate existing technology infrastructure, hardware, software, and network capabilities ○ Assess classroom technology integration, including devices, interactive whiteboards, and other educational technology tools ○ Review special program technology needs (e.g., PLTW, broadcasting, Innovation teams) ● 3.2 Device Management and Refresh Planning ○ Assess current device inventory for both staff and students ○ Evaluate the existing device refresh cycle and recommend improvements ○ Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) for various device options ○ Provide recommendations for a 4-year device refresh plan ● 3.3 Infrastructure and Network Evaluation ○ Assess current network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks ○ Evaluate bandwidth capacity and internet connectivity ○ Review network security measures and data protection strategies The selected firm will provide: ● A comprehensive written report detailing findings and recommendations ● An executive summary for district leadership and school board ● A presentation of findings to the technology planning committee ● Prioritized recommendations for the 5-year technology plan that is broken into the areas covered in 3.1 - 3.10 above. ● Suggested KPIs for measuring the success of the technology plan