Proposal
Name:
URP Computer Classroom Refresh
FiscalYear:
2021
Audience:
Science, College of
Submitter:
McConnell, Bryan
Budget Manager:
Blanchard, Dominique
Project Manager:
McConnell, Bryan Joesph
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
Bourassa, Steven C.
Local IT:
N/A
Dean:
Wilcox, Teresa
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 46,007.05
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 46,007.05
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) uses SO276 as its primary computer classroom for courses that have a technical component. Which in Urban Planning is most courses. SO276 currently has Dell Precision T1700 desktops that are seven years old and out of warranty. The hardware of the desktops is beginning to breakdown and physical repairs are becoming more frequent. For example, many of the fan mounts in the computers have dry rotted and twisty ties are holding cooling fans place. Also, the hardware on the computers will soon no longer be capable of handling the applications students require to complete course and project work. Programs such as Esri City Engine, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, GIS programs, Sketchup and others are resource intensive and suffer from degraded performance.
We are requesting funding for 24 (remaining room computer capacity) Dell Precision 3650 computers to replace the existing T1700s’. The new computers meet the application requirements for all URP software applications and will allow students to complete their work in an efficient manner.
These new computers will enable our students continue using SO276 as an on-campus resource during class time as well as a lab when classes are not being held. During the remote learning of Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 we’ve also been able to offer these computers to off campus students remotely via the Academic Network.
Facilities
No renovations are required.
Hardware Requirements
24 Precision 3650 Towers
Cost: $40,330.08
1 Precision 3650 Tower (Teaching Station)
Cost: $1,973.97
23 Dell 20 Monitors – P2018H
Cost: $3,703
Total: $46,007.05
Software Requirements
No software requirements.
Personnel Costs
No personnel cost. All personal cost for setup will be handled by existing IT staff in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.
Other Costs
No additional costs are associated with this project.
Timeline
If funds are awarded hardware will be purchased immediately and installed upon delivery.
Sustainability
Maintenance of the computers will be handled by URP IT staff to keep the computers useful for their lifetime.
Resource Matching
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning spent $8,379 replacing six of the most heavily used computers in SO276 over the Summer 2021 semester after the last years tech fee proposal for these computers was not funded.
Implementing Organization
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning will implement the project.
Proposal Budget
|
Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
| Hardware One-Time |
$ 46,007.05 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 46,007.05 |
| Hardware Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Other One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Other Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Totals |
$ 46,007.05 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 46,007.05 |
Supporting Documentation
