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1 Los Angeles Community College District PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES Connect LACCD Feasibility Study Update March 2015

2 ConnectLACCD LACCD identified a need to increase the bandwidth in the network connecting its colleges, headquarters and satellite facilities. The PMO conducted a preliminary review and presented it to FMP&OC. The FMP&OC and the BOT affirmed the recommendation for additional study. Today s presentation describes the results of that additional study. 2

The PMO conducted a preliminary review and presented it to FMP&OC.

3 Previous Presentation to FMP&OC PMO presented network traffic growth projections based on a snapshot of traffic. PMO performed a cost estimate for the fiber ring which indicated a significantly larger funding requirement than was planned. PMO Looked at four solutions: Minimal upgrade: eliminate single points of failure and upgrade ESC to Valley network connection to 10Gps Piggyback on other master agreements Lease bandwidth from another provider Build a privately owned fiber network 3

4 Additional Feasibility Activities Continued to monitor network traffic through CENIC Cricket Tool MT1 Presented preliminary study to the District Technology Council and then requested data on network capacity, traffic, and growth drivers using a questionnaire. Presented preliminary study to the Technology Planning & Policy Committee and requested feedback. Looked for further drivers of bandwidth growth. Business continuity/disaster response SIS New Buildings Requested two additional construction cost estimates from independent firms. 4

drivers using a questionnaire. Presented preliminary study to the Technology Planning & Policy Committee and requested feedback.

5 Slide 4 MT1 there were several comments on the previously presented snap shot in time, you may want to mention any significant changes to what the traffic looks like over the last few months Mestas, Terri, 3/2/2015

to mention any significant changes to what the

6 Bandwidth Utilization Summary Bandwidth utilization at the colleges is currently between 10% and 40% Normal growth will likely cause the bandwidth need to exceed capacity at some colleges in the near future 5

Normal growth will likely cause the bandwidth need

7 Fiber Ring Capital Cost District budget based on a conceptual parametric estimate is $27.5 million. The PMO requested three independent detailed estimates: Vantage Technology Consulting Group: $111,043,990 AECOM NY MTA Project Office: $130,226,395 Lenax Construction Services, Inc: $183,317,000 7

The PMO requested three independent detailed estimates: Vantage

8 Fiber Ring Maintenance Costs (Operational Funds) $1.1 million /year equipment cost over the life of the network based on a 7 year technology refresh cycle. $100,000/year for network operations based on 1 FTE. $150,000 material and emergency response cost.* $38,000 Bandwidth service cost ROI = *Source: TelePacific 8

technology refresh cycle. $100,000/year for network operations based on 1 FTE.

9 Solutions Two Options Construct a private fiber optic network Draft MOU with MTA LACCD to install fiber cables in MTA pathways Cost of easements unknown LACCD responsible for maintenance Capital Cost: >$100 million Operational Cost : $1.388 million/year Time to implement: 3-5 years Lease network services National and regional Telecommunications carriers have these services available Carriers have flexibility in their leasing options Multiple redundant paths Capital Cost: $0 Operational Cost: $0.5 million/year Time to implement: 180 days 9

388 million/year Time to implement: 3-5 years Lease network services National and regional Telecommunications carriers have these

10 Findings No immediate change to LACCD Network is required. Some colleges will need more bandwidth in 2017 and A District-owned fiber network has significant issues such as capital cost, maintenance cost, operational staffing cost, training and risk. Leased services are available at a fraction of the cost of building the fiber network and are bond eligible. Annual estimate Districtwide: $500k representing $8.88 million savings in operations cost over 10 years. A service provider s network, such as AT&T, could be turned up in less than 25% of the time required for a private fiber network. There is presently insufficient documented study of projected network growth based on planned applications. 10.

$Leased services are available at a fraction of the cost of building the fiber network and are bond eligible. Annual estimate Districtwide: $500k representing $8.$

11 Recommended Next Steps Use the RFP process to get best pricing on 1 GB and 10 GB service links. Establish a master service agreement with one or more service providers such as AT&T, TelePacific, Verizon, etc. Each college should decide, in coordination with the District, when more bandwidth is required and procure it from the master service agreement using Bond funds. Estimate of Bond funds required: $500k/Yr.* *At some point in the future, LACCD will need to cover these costs with operational funds 11

Each college should decide, in coordination with the District, when more bandwidth is required and procure it from the master

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