Park District Expands Computer Network Services to 110 Neighborhood Parks
Expansion Expected to Improve Customer Service & Increase Efficiency
Release Date: 04/09/08
The Chicago Park District’s Board of Commissioners is expected to approve a statement of work for the Unisys Corporation, the Chicago Park District’s information technology contractor, to provide computer network expansion services to 110 park locations. The Board of Commissioners will vote on the recommendation today, Wednesday, April 9.
The work will not exceed $1,540,916 and will generally include project management, site assessments, router and switch implementation, remote wiring, and computer and printer installation and configuration at each fieldhouse. The purchase of hardware with a three-year warranty is also included.
The proposed network infrastructure expansion is necessary to implement new program and business applications at the local park level, improve customer service, and achieve greater efficiency. The new network would allow the Park District to track and analyze youth participation in city-wide programs and share these findings with sister agencies such as the City of Chicago and Board of Education.
The new infrastructure will allow the Park District to comply with the connectivity requirements of a multi-agency grant from the Wallace Foundation. Additionally, the Park District will be able to access in-kind donations of Cityspan software, computers, and printers to support increased teen participation in high quality out-of-school activities in connection with the city-wide project.
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