Reading Journal Order Description Assessment Assessment task 1: Reading Journal Objective(s): a and c Weight: 25% Task: Students will make a weekly entry about the required readings from weeks 2-7. Each week students will choose one quote from each of the required readings for that week. Students should discuss the significance of the quote in relation to the main argument of the reading. Each weekly entry should be no more than 500 words, and is to be submitted in class to your tutor. In Week 6, students submit all five entires, up to a total of 2000 words, in a single file to Turnitin. Length: 2,000 words Due: Week 3 to Week 7 Final submission to Turnitin, Week 7, 10 September 9am. See also Further information. Criteria: Timeliness of submission of entries Relevance of chosen quotes Depth of discussion of the quote’s significance Clarity of writing Accuracy of referencing Further information: SUBJECT: Local Transformations Subject description The way we think about relationships between the individual, local community life and the wider social order is addressed in this subject through investigation of the intersections between time, place and agency. Students investigate issues such as how the historical legacies of locality are connected to present possibilities and future hopes, how localities are produced in relation to each other in cross-national and trans-local interactions, and how local capacity or agency is linked to local, national and transnational power hierarchies, whether in terms of dominance or marginality. This subject introduces students to survey research methods. Students engage a range of theoretical approaches and integrate them with survey methods, developing communication skills to present resulting insights Subject objectives a. Explain locality and the relationship between individuals, community life and the broader social process b. Apply the methodological approaches to studies of community c. Explain national and trans national power d. Apply varied theoretical and disciplinary approaches to these questions WEEK 2 Community Lost or Community Saved? Everybody loves the idea of community – politicians, ordinary people, left-wingers, right-wingers. In the face of anxiety over the ‘decline’ of community, strengthening social capital has become a new panacea. This week we take an in-depth look at the notion of community, and debate notions of social cohesion and social capital. Reading: Everingham, C. (2003) 'Introduction', in Social Justice and the Politics of Community. Aldershot: Ashgate, 3-9. Harris, A. (2010) Young people, everyday civic life and the limits of social cohesion. Journal of Intercultural Studies, 31(5): 573-589. Secomb, L. (2000). Fractured community. Hypatia, 15(2): 133-150. WEEK 3 Beyond the Suburb? Sustainability and Liveability From the late 1940s a majority of people in NSW lived in a suburb.Suburban-isation has grown: around 65% of people in NSW now live in a Sydney suburb. Yet suburbs are being 'consolidated' unto urban zones: this lecture explores new questions of sustainability and livability in urbanising suburbs. Reading: Davison, A. (2006). Stuck in a cul-de-sac? Suburban history and urban sustainability in Australia. Urban Policy and Research, 24 (2), 201-216. Ruming, K., Houston, D., Amati, M. (2012). Multiple suburban publics: Rethinking community opposition to consolidation in Sydney. Geographical Research, 50 (4), 421-435. Newton, P., & Glackin, S. (2014). Understanding infill: Towards new policy and practice for urban regeneration in the established suburbs of Australia’s cities. Urban Policy and Research, 32 (2), 121-143. Reading Journal Order Description Assessment Assessment task 1: Reading Journal Objective(s): a and c Weight: 25% Task: Students will make a weekly entry about the required readings from weeks 2-7. Each week students will choose one quote from each of the required readings for that week. Students should discuss the significance of the quote in relation to the main argument of the reading. Each weekly entry should be no more than 500 words, and is to be submitted in class to your tutor. In Week 6, students submit all five entires, up to a total of 2000 words, in a single file to Turnitin. Length: 2,000 words Due: Week 3 to Week 7 Final submission to Turnitin, Week 7, 10 September 9am. See also Further information. Criteria: Timeliness of submission of entries Relevance of chosen quotes Depth of discussion of the quote’s significance Clarity of writing Accuracy of referencing Further information: SUBJECT: Local Transformations Subject description The way we think about relationships between the individual, local community life and the wider social order is addressed in this subject through investigation of the intersections between time, place and agency. Students investigate issues such as how the historical legacies of locality are connected to present possibilities and future hopes, how localities are produced in relation to each other in cross-national and trans-local interactions, and how local capacity or agency is linked to local, national and transnational power hierarchies, whether in terms of dominance or marginality. This subject introduces students to survey research methods. Students engage a range of theoretical approaches and integrate them with survey methods, developing communication skills to present resulting insights Subject objectives a. Explain locality and the relationship between individuals, community life and the broader social process b. Apply the methodological approaches to studies of community c. Explain national and trans national power d. Apply varied theoretical and disciplinary approaches to these questions WEEK 2 Community Lost or Community Saved? Everybody loves the idea of community – politicians, ordinary people, left-wingers, right-wingers. In the face of anxiety over the ‘decline’ of community, strengthening social capital has become a new panacea. This week we take an in-depth look at the notion of community, and debate notions of social cohesion and social capital. Reading: Everingham, C. (2003) 'Introduction', in Social Justice and the Politics of Community. Aldershot: Ashgate, 3-9. Harris, A. (2010) Young people, everyday civic life and the limits of social cohesion. Journal of Intercultural Studies, 31(5): 573-589. Secomb, L. (2000). Fractured community. Hypatia, 15(2): 133-150. WEEK 3 Beyond the Suburb? Sustainability and Liveability From the late 1940s a majority of people in NSW lived in a suburb.Suburban-isation has grown: around 65% of people in NSW now live in a Sydney suburb. Yet suburbs are being 'consolidated' unto urban zones: this lecture explores new questions of sustainability and livability in urbanising suburbs. Reading: Davison, A. (2006). Stuck in a cul-de-sac? Suburban history and urban sustainability in Australia. Urban Policy and Research, 24 (2), 201-216. Ruming, K., Houston, D., Amati, M. (2012). Multiple suburban publics: Rethinking community opposition to consolidation in Sydney. Geographical Research, 50 (4), 421-435. Newton, P., & Glackin, S. (2014). Understanding infill: Towards new policy and practice for urban regeneration in the established suburbs of Australia’s cities. Urban Policy and Research, 32 (2), 121-143.
07 August, 2015
Interview with a Nursing Information Expert: Guidelines and Grading Rubric PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to • Communicate your understanding of the importance of quality information in everyday nursing practice; • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of a Nursing Information Expert; and • Articulate how the professional nurse uses information or data in everyday practice to improve outcomes. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes. CO#1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to address the needs of a diverse patient population. (PO#1) CO #4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers. (PO #4) CO#8: Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO#8) POINTS This assignment is worth a total of 250 points. DUE DATE This assignment, Interview with a Nursing Information Expert,is due at the end of Week 6. Submit your completed Interview,using theInterview Form, to the basket in theDropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. mountain time.Post questions to the weekly Q&A Forum. Contact your instructor if you need additional assistance. See the Course Policies regarding late assignments. Failure to submit your paper to the Dropbox on time will result in a deduction of points. DIRECTIONS 1. Download the NR361 Interview Form from Doc Sharing. It is found under theWeek6Interview link. 2. Select your interviewee and schedule an interview. This individual must be a registered nurse. Job titles of RNs who may be considered include but, are not limited to, Nursing Clinical Information Manager; Super User, Director/Manger Clinical Education; Chief Information Officer; Quality Assurance or Performance Improvement Nurse; Nurse Informaticist; Telenursing Specialist; Nurse Abstractor; Case Manager; Compliance Nurse.If you have any concerns about whether the RN is suitable for this assignment, contact your instructor BEFORE you schedule the interview. 3. Review all questions (areas of inquiry) on the Interview Form located in Doc Sharing PRIOR to conducting the interview.You may print the form and take it with you to the interview. 4. Note that there are five (5) Required Questions to ask the RN. 5. Note that there are four (4)Optional Questions. You need to select only ONE of them to ask the RN. 6. Note that there are two (2) Follow-Up Questions that must be answered by YOU. Prior to conducting your interview, review two scholarly resources. These resources should guide your understanding of the RN’s role and responsibilities or make you more knowledgeable about GIGO, interprofessional communication, or other key concepts in the questions that you may not fully understand. For example, if your interviewee is a Telenurse, you would want to review information on this specialty. If you do not know what GIGO means, look it up. 7. Conduct your interview.The length of your interview will vary but should not exceed one hour. 8. Submit the form to the Dropbox prior to the deadline outlined above. GRADING CRITERIA Category Points % Description Demographics 5 2% Initials and job title of interviewee & date of interview provided. Required Question #1 (Career Path) 30 12% Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Required Question #2 (Value of Evidence) 30 12% Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Required Question #3 (Support Tools) 30 12% Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Required Question #4 (Pt. Care Technologies) 30 12% Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Required Question #5 (Groups &Utilization) 30 12% Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Optional Question 30 12% Type the optional question that you chose to ask. Provide a paraphrased version or summary of the interviewee’s answer. You may quote the interviewee, but sparingly. Do NOT provide a verbatim transcript of everything that was said. Follow-Up Question #1 (Practice Impact) 30 12% Summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers.Describes how nursing practice will change as a result of learning about roles and responsibilities of interviewee. Follow-Up Question #2 (Resources Utilized) 30 12% Names two resources reviewed prior to conducting interview. Describes how each resource helped student prepare for interview. Scholarly Writing 5 2% Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Punctuation and sentence structure are correct.Evidence of spell and grammar check. Total 250 pts. 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. GRADING RUBRIC Assignment Criteria A Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance B Very Good or High Level of Performance C Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance F Poor or Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance Demographics 5 points Initials, job title,& date of interview are provided. 5 points Initials, job title, or date of interview is missing. 4 points Name is provided instead of initials. Job title or date of interview is missing. 3 points Name is provided but no job title or date of interview. 0–2 points Required Question #1 (Career Path) 30 points Clearly describes career path including education and experiences. 28–30 points Describes career path but, education OR experiences are not provided. 25–27 points Describes career path but does not include experiences and educational background. 23–24 points Briefly describes career path. 0–22 points Required Question #2 (Value of Evidence) 30 points Clearly states value of best practice as a driving force. 28–30 points States value of best practice as a driving force but may have omitted key elements. 25–27 points Briefly describes value of best practice as a driving force. 23–24 points Does not discuss value of best evidence. 0–22 points Required Question #3 (Support Tools) 30 points Clearly describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practices. 28–30 points Describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practices but may have omitted key elements. 25–27 points Briefly describes safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practice. 23–24 points Does not describe safeguards and decision-making support tools that support safe practice. 0–22 points Required Question #4 (Pt. Care Technologies) 30 points Names or lists 4 or more technologies that improve patient care. 28–30 points Names or lists 3 technologies that improve patient care. 25–27 points Names or lists 2 technologies that improve patient care. 23–24 points Names or lists 0–1 technology(ies) that improve(s) patient care. 0–22 points Required Question #5 (Groups & Utilization) 30 points Names or lists 3 or more groups that rely on information/data AND describes how information is utilized. 28–30 points Names or lists 1–2 groups that rely on information/data AND briefly describes how information is utilized. 25–27 points Names or lists groups but does not describe how information is utilized. 23–24 points Does not name or list groups and does not describe how information is utilized. 0–22 points Optional Question 30 points Clearly indicates WHICH optional question was asked. Clearly describes answer to optional question. 28–30 points Does not indicate WHICH optional question was asked. Briefly provides answer to optional question. 25–27 points Indicates WHICH question was asked but does not provide answer. 23–24 points Does not include optional question or answer. 0–22 points Follow-Up Question #1 (Practice Impact) 30 points Clearly summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers. Clearly describes how personal nursing practice will change as a result of learning about roles and responsibilities of interviewee. 28–30 points Briefly summarizes what was learned from interaction with interviewee answers. Briefly describes how personal nursing practice will change. 25–27 points Includes summary OR describes how personal nursing practice will change. Does not include both. 23–24 points Fails to summarize what was learned AND fails to describe how personal nursing practice will change. 0–22 points Follow-Up Question #2 (Scholarly Resources Utilized) 30 points Specifically names two scholarly resources reviewed PRIOR to interview. Clearly states how EACH resource helped prepare for interview. 28–30 points Specifically names two scholarly resources reviewed PRIOR to interview. Briefly states how EACH resource helped prepare for interview. 25–27 points Specifically names only one scholarly resource reviewed PRIOR to interview. Briefly states how resource helped prepare for interview. 23–24 points Names scholarly resources but does not indicate how resources helped prepare for interview. OR Fails to indicate resources. 0–22 points Scholarly Writing 5 points Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Punctuation and sentence structure are correct. Evidence of spell and grammar check. 5 points Name of student and date of interview appears on Interview Form. Minimal punctuation, sentence structure errors noted. No indications of grammar or spelling errors (wavy lines) noted. 4 points Name of student or date of interview is missing. Several punctuation, sentence structure errors noted. Several indications of grammar or spelling errors (wavy lines) noted. 3 points Name of student or date of interview is missing. Multiple punctuation or sentence structure errors noted. Spellcheck “errors” not corrected prior to submission of assignment. 0–2 points Total Points Possible = _____/250 Interview with Nursing Information Expert Interviewer Form Your Name: Date: Your Instructor’s Name: Directions: After completing your interview, you mustuse this form to submit your assignment to the Dropbox.You may usethe form to capture information as you conduct your interview, or fill it in later. The form is expandable and will enlarge the textbox to accommodate your answers. Do not rely only on this form for everything you must include! Please look in Doc Sharing for specific instructionsin the Guidelines for this assignment. Criteria Fill in the answers in this column. Demographics: Provide initials of the RN, officialjob title of interviewee, and the date the interview was conducted. Required Questions (answer EVERY question in this section) 1. Describe your career path to your current position. Include information about education and experiences. 2. Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force in delivery of nursing care at your facility. 3. What safeguards and decision-making support tools are embedded in patient care technologies and information systems that support safe practice at your facility? 4. Tell me about patient care technologies that have improved patient care at your facility. 5. What groups of healthcare workers rely on you to collect high-quality information or data and how is it utilized? Optional Questions (Answer only ONE question from the choices below.) 1. Please tell me what challenges you have faced in dealing with other disciplines who may not “understand the needs of nurses/nursing?” 2. Please share an example of how GIGO (garbage in, garbage out) impacted a decision related to your information or data collection. 3. Please give me an example of how the lack of interprofessional collaboration impacted your role. 4. Please describe what a typical day on the job is like for you. Follow-Up Questions (Answer all of these. Please do not ask them during the interview. Instead, reflect and answer them afterwards.) 1. How will completing this interview impact your practice as a BSN-prepared nurse? Give specific examples. 2. Resources (scholarly articles or texts). Indicate 2 scholarly resources or texts used prior to the interview to familiarize yourself with the individual’s organization, role, or any of the questions you asked to make you a more knowledgeable interviewer. Resource #1: Resource # 2:
07 August, 2015
financial statement analysis of Home Depot Paper details: 5 page paper discussing the financial health of a public company, with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Paper should consists of the following sections:introduction, company overview, horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, final recommendation and conclustion Company overview: Provide a brief overview of the company (one to two paragraphs). What industry is the company in? What are the main products and services? Who are it's competitors? Horizontal analysis of Income statement and balance sheet: Prepare a 3 year horizontal analysis of the income statement and balance sheet of the company.Discuss the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis. Discuss both the positive and negative trends in the company. Ratio analysis: calculate the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current liablities ratio, over a two year period, Discuss and interpret the ratios you calculated. Discuss potential liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and quick ratios. Are there factors that could be erroneously influencing the results of the ratios? Discuss liquidity issues of competitive companies within the same industry. Recommendation: Based on your analysis would you recommend an individual invest in this company? What strengths do you see?What risk do you see? It is perfectly acceptable to state that you would recommend avoiding this company as long as you provide support for your position.
07 August, 2015
Wireless Lan Design 2.0 Order Description The description shall be put as an attachment and its name is MWN assignment2015. And now i am writing what my profesor said about the essay i gave him.The whole document is off topic. Coursework 2 is not supposed to be a literature review (like coursework 1, a scientific paper), but rather a project proposal in a business environment, which includes the actual design (which meets the requirements of the customer) plus all the project planning, costing etc. The idea is that the customer receives many project proposals from companies and selects and buys the best fitted / most cost-effective solution 7CS090 Mobile and Wireless Networking Penalty for Late Submission There are 3 distinct processes in place to deal with differing student circumstances: 1) Assessed Extended Deadline (AED): Students with disabilities or long term health issues are entitled to a Support Plan. 2) Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances (EEC): The EEC policy applies to situations where serious, unforeseen circumstances prevent the student from completing the assignment on time or to the normal standard. http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/part_i_exceptional_extenuating_circumstances.pdf 3) Late Submission: Requests for late submission will be made to the relevant Subject Manager in the School (or Head of Joint Honours for joint honours students) who can authorise an extension of up to a maximum of one week. http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/part_f_assessment_regulations_ug_programmes.pdf Level of Collaboration: NONE Learning Outcomes covered in this Assignment: 1. To evaluate the wireless networking requirements for an organisation by providing an appropriate solution to a given case study Criteria for Assessment: For specific requirements and marking scheme see below Coursework Assignment for MSc Module of Mobile and Wireless Networking (7CS090) Assignment: The design, costing and implementation of WLAN based system. A detailed deployment timetable is also required. Due Date: On Thursday 16th April 2015 (Please submit your work via TurnItIn) Assignment: Wireless LAN Design Requirements: Students will be supplied with a complex floor plan and a list of business requirements, students will be required to design a solution, specifying the required equipment and provide a detail deployment timetable. You may use information from any network equipment supplier; however, there should be more information about the products used in the proposed system description (e.g. printouts from Internet describing parts). You must admit any work conducted by other authors but referenced by you in your work. Or else, you may run risk of being charged as plagiarism which, once confirmed, will bring your coursework a mark of Nil. Word limit of 3000 words. NOTE: Submission is required in the format specified in section 8, failure to use the specified format WILL LOSE YOU MARKS. Presentation: On the 17th March 2015 you will present your design to the class, this will be in PowerPoint format. The presentation will be of the following:- 1. Logical diagram of the proposed system 2. Physical layout of the proposed system 3. Radiation patterns of the proposed system 4. An outline of you proposed report (only the section headings are required) Come prepared to justify of your design. Sunshine Marina Ltd OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR A WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background to this Operational Requirement Sunshine Marina Ltd (SML) is an established company who are in the process of updating their facilities and require to provide basic Wi-Fi connectivity for their customers. There is no current wireless system and no direct interference for existing systems. The WLAN components and infrastructure should adhere to national and international (wireless communications) standards. The purpose of this exercise is to select a supplier from whom the WLAN products and services may be purchased. 1.2. Objectives for this procurement At a broad level, the purpose of this exercise is to provide flexible wireless connectivity throughout the SML. The WLAN should be upgradeable to cater for more users, wider geographical coverage, higher traffic loads and developing technology. The WLAN should also be resilient, secure and cost effective. Appropriate management and support facilities will also be required. 1.3. Purpose of this document The responses to this document will be used to determine a shortlist of suppliers who can meet the stated requirements. The suppliers may then proceed with discussions, and if appropriate formal tenders will then be invited. The responses to this document will be assessed against the viability of the technical design, and also the professionalism of the supplier’s ability to fulfil the tasks of installation, training, project management and post installation support. Responses must be presented in the format outlined later in this document. 2. SCOPE AND SCALE OF THIS PROCUREMENT 2.1. Scope SML intends procuring a complete WLAN infrastructure service including: • Installation of access points including cabling and equipment correctly configured to support them. This excludes components considered part of end user systems for example WLAN cards and PCs but including components such as servers and equipment for managing and protecting the network-infrastructure such as Firewalls, Proxy-Systems, Routers, Gateways and Network-Management-HW. • A network management system • Training and documentation • Post installation support and maintenance SML reserves the right to insist on alternative components, if they are considered to be functionally equivalent, better, or more cost effective. 2.2 Security SML requires the whole network to have a high level of security for both the wireless and cabled elements. 3. Sunshine Marina Ltd 3.1. Background A scale plan of SML’s marina is shown in appendix A. The plan shows an office building of single story reinforced concrete construction. The building has been designed such that in the future a second story can be added. 3.2. Requirements 1. All customers must be able to connect to the network from anywhere within the marina or office building with at least 2 Mbps throughput rate. System must support all types of customers WiFi devices. 2. All computers should be networked so that internal and external Email can be supported. 3. Internet Access must be provided to ALL staff. 4. A fileserver should be provided, within the office building. 5. Internet connection is provided within the office building. 6. There are currently 4 desktop computers situated within the building that will need to be networked. 7. A comprehensive network management solution needs to be sourced. 8. Note the environment is salt water based so appropriate equipment needs to be sourced. 9. Customers will provide their own devices so the system needs to be able to connect with both old and new devices. 4. USE OF STANDARDS AND MEDIA INSTALLATION PRACTICE 4.1. Standards Compliance The network must comply with all current installation and wireless standards. 4.2. Media and equipment installation 4.2.1. All surface mounted media MUST be housed in suitable trunking. 4.2.2. Suppliers MUST give assurances that the media they intend to use will meet, when installed and connected to working equipment, the current and anticipated national and European standards for safety, fire resistance and electro-magnetic interference. 4.2.3. Media and other hardware installation MUST also make proper allowance for the environment in which it is installed, particularly as regards: • temperature; • humidity; • received levels of electro-magnetic radiation; • possible variations in electrical Earth potential at different points around the site. The selected supplier will be given the opportunity to survey the environment in which the equipment is to be installed. 4.2.4. The supplier is REQUIRED to state what installation standards or code of practice(s) will be adopted. 5. QUALITY OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5.1. Serviceability This presumes a 24 hour per day, 7 day per week service. Time between fault incidents of greater than 8000 hours. 5.2. Fault Repair Procedures Warranty 5.2.1. Suppliers are REQUIRED to state what level of warranty is included in the price of the equipment? Please specify: a) The length of warranty on each component of the proposed network; b) The terms of the warranty including any violations which may be invoked should SML add, modify or replace parts of the network; c) Any additional costs which SML may incur in obtaining warranty support. For example: if the warranty covers only parts and labour. d) Callout and Fault Removal 5.2.2. A callout service appropriate to the serviceability requirements of section 5.1, MUST be provided for the remedying of software faults and hardware faults, either by repair or replacement. Fault Escalation Procedure 5.2.3. A fault escalation procedure involving senior management and senior technical staff MUST be available if faults are not rectified within agreed timescales. The supplier is to suggest values for these timescales for mutual agreement with SML. 6. INSTALLATION 6.1. Introduction Installation covers the period from the selection of a supplier to the formal handover of the WLAN and LAN infrastructure to SML. This includes supply and physical installation of access points, cables, hardware and software. The selection and training of user staff will not be the responsibility of the supplier. 6.2. Project management An installation plan must be provided which includes the length of time required for each part of the installation. Regular meetings must be held between a named manager from the supplier and SML staff during the installation phase to discuss progress and problems. 6.3. Project plan This section introduces the Project Plan. Initial start date and responsibilities allocated between SML and the supplier. Allocation of Responsibilities The supplier must take responsibility for satisfactory provision of: a) network design; b) supply of hardware and software; c) physical installation of hardware and software; d) technical documentation; e) technical staff training. The following subsections describe the overall management responsibilities that need to be agreed where relevant. SML will provide an office for the supplier to use during the installation phase and reasonable access to other personnel for the clarification and resolution of queries that may arise. The supplier is asked to state what office accommodation and other services will be required for this phase. Project Management A detailed project plan produced in Microsoft Project is required. This must show a breakdown of the major tasks expected during the project. Actual installation will begin week beginning the 13th May 2014. 6.4. Acceptance The formal acceptance of equipment and manufacturer supplied software for the SML will follow commissioning trials. 6.4.1. End to end testing of the network MUST be provided, including over the longest end to end route identifiable. 7. PROCUREMENT 7.1. Suppliers responses to this OR Confirmation of Intention to Respond Suppliers should confirm their interest in responding to the OR in writing to: Mr Anthony Smith SML Project Manager Sunshine Marina Ltd Burton DE1 1AA Tel: 01332 591680 Clarification of the Operational Requirement Content Suppliers requiring further clarification of any points in the O.R. should contact the SML project manager during normal office hours. Whilst every endeavour has been made to give suppliers an accurate description of the requirements, suppliers should form their own conclusions about the methods and resources needed to meet these requirements. SML cannot accept responsibility for the supplier's assessment. Delivery of Proposal The proposal should be delivered to the SML Project Manager in electronic form. The proposal should arrive not later than 11.59pm on the date shown in the procurement schedule. 7.2. Contractual details All contractual terms will be agreed between the supplier and SML under English law. Statutory Requirements The supplier shall be responsible for ensuring for all proposed hardware and software items, now and in the future, that: • all equipment shall have been approved by BEAB, BABT, BT and any other relevant approvals body, including any arising European standards (especially equating to the US FCC requirements); • all equipment and software shall be available in the UK for installation at SML in the offered timescales. It will be the suppliers' responsibility (at his expense) to ensure that any customs clearance occurs within the installation timescales; • any instructions given by the supplier to SML for work which SML or a third party must carry out in connection with the contract shall be a complete and accurate specification of the work required suitable for direct issue to SML personnel or the contractor who would carry out that work; • adherence to all statutory requirements, such as for Health and Safety at work, shall be the suppliers' responsibility; • details of any subcontractors to be involved and the items to be supplied are provided. Documentation All documentation is to be supplied in English. 8. FORMAT OF PROPOSALS Suppliers are asked to format their response to this OR as follows: 8.1. Management Summary Summarise the proposal, highlighting the most important benefits and features. Summarise your approach to the provision of a WLAN infrastructure. Summarise your approach to the provision of a LAN support infrastructure for the WLAN. Summarise the total cost of the proposal. 8.2. Description of System Proposed Whilst it is for suppliers to ensure that their proposed system is comprehensively described, the following information at least is required. What network configuration and equipment are being proposed for the WLAN and supporting LAN infrastructure? Suppliers should give details of their proposed network design including: a) connection diagram showing the logical relationship between all systems; b) a diagram showing the physical location of systems and the media paths; (this will be approximate pending a site survey); c) communications protocols used in each system; d) hardware or software present for the purposes of network management; e) additional equipment required to install or support the network must be listed; f) any additional items and work which SML must provide, e.g. software updates, building work, special tools. g) detailed security policies for the WLAN Literature describing the functionality, physical attributes and environmental requirements of all products involved in the design should be included and clearly referenced. 8.3. The Project Plan The supplier should include a project implementation plan, in MS project format. The plan should take into account any dependencies and constraints placed on him by the Company and also show any additional activities required to achieve the major contractual dates. 8.4. Implementation Provide an overview of your approach to implementation of a project such as this, including consideration of potential problems which may arise. 8.5. Standards The supplier should provide a statement that, where relevant, the standards referred to apply to the products and/or services proposed to meet the requirements of this Operational Requirement. 8.6. Total Costs Costs at current sterling prices excluding VAT should be quoted for the proposed WLAN and supporting LAN infrastructure. All costs for the implementation, operation and maintenance of the proposed system with the exception of FTL’s own staff should be included in this section. Costs which appear elsewhere in the proposal but are not included in this section will be presumed to have been waived. Capital costs: • Data communications equipment by unit and total costs. • System software (including management) by unit and total costs. • Cabling by unit, component (eg backbone, spurs), and total costs. • Project management. • Other support personnel. Other non-recurring costs: • Delivery, installation, and acceptance trail charges, including details of additional charges for phased deliveries. • Documentation. • Training. • Initial stock of consumables, including recommended spares. • Any other non-recurring costs. Recurring annual costs: • Data communications equipment maintenance by unit and total costs. • System software maintenance by unit and total costs. • Support personnel charges. • Consumables, including recommended spares. • Training. Other costs: State any other costs, e.g. the cost of any hardware or software warranties not included in the above tables, cross referenced to appropriate paragraphs in the Operational Requirements. 8.7. Design Review Provide a detailed critical review of the final design. Identify strengths, weaknesses and any areas of concern with the design Grading Design Section: 40-49% Reasonably well laid out with a management summery that describes the report A basic project plan A viable design with the Satisfactory use of the following:- A diagram showing the location of Access Points Physical & Logical diagrams of the support network Appropriate devices used 50-59% All of the above used to a good standard plus:- The major standards described. List the protocols used on the network Use of Firewall on Internet Outline security plan Outline design review 60-69% All of the above to a very good standard plus: Description of Project Management procedures More detailed project plan Details of change management procedures Radiations patterns for the Access points Good security plan Good design review 70%+ All of the above to an excellent standard plus: All appropriate standards described in detail Full radiations patterns for the Access points NMS specification and justification Excellent security plan Excellent design review Costing section: 40-49% A reasonably laid out costing in spread sheet format, having an appropriate total, with a clear summary of the costs. 50-59% All of the above to a good standard plus:- All the major components included Final cable distances priced 60-69% All of the above to a very good standard plus: All components included together with support documentation. A breakdown of payment details. Including costing’s for: Labour costs for laying cable, Project Management time, Training, Maintenance. 70%+ All of the above to an excellent standard plus: Including costing’s for: Acceptance Testing, Trunking, Patch panels, Patch leads & connectors), Fly leads (& connectors), Spares, MR cabinets The final mark is made up of the 3/4 the design section plus 1/4 the costing section
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