Approval to purchase hardware, software, associated wiring, and installation services for KSU's fiber infrastructure.
The upgrade to the fiber infrastructure will include installation of single-mode fiber on campus with redundant connection hubs. Implementing a single-mode fiber infrastructure will enhance KSU's network connection, ensuring greater reliability, security, and speed. This upgrade is crucial for KSU's academic initiatives/programming, particularly for facilitating remote teaching and learning.
In addition to supporting academic initiatives, upgrading to a single-mode fiber infrastructure will enable KSU to achieve a more reliable, secure, and faster network connection, which is essential for its campus's safety and security.
We will be requesting HEERF funding for $2,888,000. The following is a summary of the cost:
| Fiber: Hub 1 Connections - ASB | $ 187,905.68 |
|---|---|
| Fiber: Hub 2 Connections - Blazer | $ 349,817.85 |
| Fiber: Hub 3 Connections - Student Center | $ 751,180.48 |
| Fiber: Hub 4 Connections - Shauntee Hall | $ 128,402.88 |
| Fiber: Hub 5 New Residence Hall | $ 125,601.75 |
| Fiber: Hub 6 - Initial Fiber Stadium | $ 656,417.78 |
| Fiber: 48 Strand Hub Connectors | $ 688,673.58 |
| Total | $ 2,888,000.00 |
KSU will purchase the technology from ConvergeOne using the Commonwealth of Kentucky Master Agreement MA 7581800000265.
President Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the purchase of hardware, software, and implementation services to upgrade KSU's fiber infrastructure.
Approve the purchase of hardware, software, and implementation services to upgrade KSU's fiber infrastructure.