Specifications include, but are not limited to: Technical Architecture ● Describe the technical architecture of the proposed system, including the recommended hardware and software environment for the unit. Include such information as growing rack size, growing process and procedures, lighting equipment and functionality, nutrient solution descriptions, water tank maintenance, and general maintenance of the equipment/units. A high‐level illustration of the work-flow schema for the proposed system should also be provided. Security ● Describe security features of the proposed system to mitigate theft and/or vandalism to the equipment. Interface Capabilities ● Describe the proposed software’s methods for interfacing with other information systems and limitations such as the Microsoft Office 365 suite (Sharepoint, Onedrive, Onenote, Excel, Word, etc.). Hardware Specifications ● Provide the recommended spacing requirements for proper functionality of the said equipment to operate as a system and any other recommended hardware peripheral. Detail the number of people required to operate, the number of labor hours per week, total production capacity, energy consumption, water consumption, fertilizer and other consumables consumption rate, and finally the total cost to operate. Server Software Specification ● Provide the recommended system software configuration required to operate the proposed software. Specifications should include product name and version/service pack requirements for: ○ Operating system ○ Database management system ○ Reporting tools ○ Networking software ○ Any other required or recommended server software
