Technical Services can provide guidance on decision making regarding new equipment choices, such as: LCD projectors, printers, monitors, euipment from the state bid list, etc.

In an effort to standardize peripheral equipment, such as printers, we can suggest brands and models of equipment, so that in the future it is more cost effective to repair the most popular items.

It becomes less expensive and speeds up repair time, if there is a smaller number of commonly used parts needed to service equipment. For example: If a school were to use the same type or model of LCD projector throughout the building/district, one spare replacement lamp would suffice for quick replacement, as opposed to having or ordering, many spare lamps for each make or model.

State Bid List
Each year the OCM BOCES has provided a list of Audio-Visual equipment that is available for substantial savings. In addition, the shipping charge is included in the price. While all items necessary may not be on the list, it does provide a great deal of commonly used products.

This is an excellent way for districts to minimize large discrepancies in make/model choices between other districts. A new bid list is made available each year, and is price effective from April until sometime in the fall. Some vendors will extend the price quotes even after the bid expires. For more information contact Michael Rozniak at OCM BOCES, at 433-2600, or view their web page at: OCMBOCES