A. The work covered by this section of the specifications shall include all material, labor, hardware software, firmware and programming to install a completed operating system as described herein and shown in the drawings. The system shall utilize the school’s shared data network, and not require the use of any proprietary switches, routers, or other network components. The physical network components shall be provided by the owner or the contractor, the scope of this document does not include the physical network including switches, routers, or network cabling. Beyond the shared data network hardware, the rest of the system shall be complete with all necessary materials, labor, hardware, software, firmware and programming specifically tailored for the installation. It shall be possible to permanently modify the software on site by using a system administrator software network interface. B. The intent of this specification shall maximize communications between the classroom and administrative areas utilizing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Technology while enhancing school safety and reducing maintenance, operational, and installation cost. Intended system shall integrate seamlessly as a complete system for local sound reinforcement as well as supporting intercom, paging, and bells functionality. C. Under this specification, the system shall provide a complete VoIP Communication System for all classrooms and flex spaces as indicated on the drawings. An analog solution using speakers and volume controls in the offices, corridors, exterior locations, restrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, and ancillary support buildings shall also be part of this project. D. System shall support strobes or Visual Messaging Displays to alert of notifications as an integrated component of the system. E. The Communication System shall provide VoIP or network distribution of intercom, overhead paging, emergency paging, class change time tones, emergency tones and program material. The system shall also support visual messaging that will match the audible messages from the system including automated setup of the devices.
