Specifications include, but are not limited to: Information Requirements ○ Vendor should provide 3 references to show a proven track record with an established local client base in the school applications and student transportation industry. CIPA compliant filtering is mandatory. ○ Vendors should provide technical assistance and training during the first few weeks of operation. ○ Vendors should clearly state the warranty period for equipment and installation guarantees. ○ Vendors should offer trade in and upgrade options as equipment ages and new equipment becomes available. ○ Any vulnerabilities or exploits discovered by the vendor or others for the proposed application must be reported to JCPS Transportation Services with a proposed mitigation strategy. Hardware Requirements ○ Routers must be dual-sims compatible. ○ Devices must have the capability to connect external devices via ethernet port. ○ Devices must be compatible with all major carriers. ○ Devices must be 4G & 5 G compatible. ○ Devices must have a fanless cooling component ○ Devices must be able to function in temperatures ranging from -20° to 70°C. ○ Ability to support 70 connected devices. ○ Ability to support 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi Dual Bands. ○ Must have a minimum WIFI range of 35ft inside the bus and 20ft outside the bus. ○ Ability to delay shutdown functions after the ignition has been disengaged. ○ Must provide a mount with vibration resistance. Should be stable and free of vibration. Cloud Management/Software Requirements ○ Ability to block apps and websites that contain, but not limited to the following; Adult Content, Images, Nudity, Pornography, Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling Sites, Violence, Profanity and some Social Media sites. ○ Ability to create reports and export data such as, but not limited to the following; device health report, signal strength, data usage, number of devices connected and data speed. ○ Ability to update/configure devices individually, by group and fleetwide. ○ Ability to provide priority to specific devices and websites. Installation The selected vendor is asked to provide a proposed implementation plan, timeline, testing procedures and training to ensure a fully functional and operational system. The start date of installation shall begin on a date agreed between JCPS and the selected vendor. A timeline for installation should be included in the RFP submittal. Training and Technical Support Software support during the warranty period shall include technical support for all proposed hardware and software, with a 24x7 support line, as well as providing, licensing, installing and integrating all released software patches and updates for the proposed solution. For on-site support, the proposal shall include a list of the support vendors, their support responsibilities and the response arrangements. Training shall incorporate no additional cost to JCPS. Warranty All submittals to this proposal should include the vendor’s equipment and workmanship warranties.
