AGENDA ITEM BACKGROUND TO: GOVERNING BOARD DATE December 6, 2010 FROM: PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Award of Contract: Troxell Communications – Building 300 Smart Classroom Equipment REASON FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ACTION ENCLOSURE(S) Page 1 of 1 ITEM NUMBER C.4 BACKGROUND: As referenced in the Facilities Master Plan update building 300 is currently being renovated, and will be completed in time to hold classes (BELA and HASS) in the building February 2011. The building is 12,523 square feet and will consist of 10 general purpose classrooms and 2 larger meeting/class rooms. Each of the 12 rooms is being equipped with smart classroom technology. Staff recommends that the governing board approve awarding a contract to Troxell Communications in the amount of $98,220.98 to provide and install the projection and smart box equipment in the 12 rooms. The District will piggy-back off of the PEPPM 2008 Technology bid - California #520866, amended November 19, 2009 awarded by Kern County superintendent of Schools. FISCAL IMPACT: $98,220.98 from Measure D and State funds for the Building 300 project. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Governing Board authorize the Vice President of Business Services to award a contract to Troxell Communications, Inc. for projection and smart box equipment for the Building 300 renovation project. Administrator Initiating Item: Doug Deaver Victoria Lewis Academic and Professional Matter If yes, Faculty Senate Agreement Senate President Signature Yes No Yes No Final Disposition APPROVED