DYC Education purchased instructor training and

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STATEMENT OF WORK INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND DYC Education purchased instructor training and curriculum to enable students to earn industryrecognized certificates in copper-data cabling and fiber-optic cabling (at the Platte Valley Youth Services Center), and copper-data cabling (at Grand Mesa Youth Services Center). This documented quote would add similar programs at other DYC facilities. DYC needs to maintain uniform programming between its facilities to ensure portability when youth transfer between facilities.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE These goods will be delivered within three years of the date the PO is issued.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE These goods will be delivered to DYC treatment facilities across the State of Colorado.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Corrections requires Career and Technical Education Programming to be implemented within the Youth Services Center sites. This programming must give students access to an industry recognized certification in an in-demand career cluster. The programming must provide authentic training aids which mirror real world scenarios for students to install; test and trouble shoot telecommunications devices. The curriculum must be prewritten to a 7th grade reading level and offer standardized testing procedures to certify the students. This program and the training aids associated will also need to be compact and portable, no permanent lab required which provides instructors the ability to teach the program anywhere at any time. Regarding the use of this program in a correctional setting The program will be used in a correctional setting and therefore must be able to provide a security plan to the Colorado Department of Human Services for implementation and security protocols. All tools associated with the program will need to be etched, color coded and labeled for easy inventory purposes. DYC Education will purchase instructor training and curriculum for a number of DYC facilities to enable students to earn a number of the industry-recognized certificates listed below: 1. Introduction to Telecommunications Technologies Certification: Telecommunications Technology The program will provide students with the fundamental background knowledge in the theory, mediums of transmission, topologies and functions of systems used in businesses and Smart

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Homes. Students assemble, test and troubleshoot audio, visual, IR, wired and wireless connectivity systems to explore these principals. The curriculum must include self-contained, interactive technology workstation systems for students to apply their knowledge of Telecommunications Theory. The systems will provide simulations of 4 pair systems, coaxial cable systems, and fiber optics systems. The program must be aligned to state education standards and completely portable (can be set up in any classroom). Students are to use electronic testing equipment in conjunction with the workstation systems to:  Test and verify the operation of connectivity systems  Develop block diagrams to represent systems connectivity  Perform a “Tone and Trace” on a copper cabling systems  Perform an optical continuity test on an optic system  Troubleshoot a malfunctioning systems 2. Introduction to Network Cabling –Copper-Based Systems Certification: Network Cabling Specialist- Copper Based Systems Certification The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified entry-level technicians in the Network Cabling Industry. Students will construct, test, and troubleshoot copper-based cabling systems, networks; both wired and wireless, test and build Cat-5, Cat-6 and quad-shield coax cable. The curriculum must be completely portable (could be set up in any classroom), and must include interactive training aids which provide:  The latest information on networks, coaxial construction, compression connectors, grounding and bonding, VoIP, and smart home integration.  Standards for both commercial and residential cabling.  Cross-curricular: to include Science, Technology, Engineering, Math standards.  Must promote project-based learning, hands-on, and cooperative learning, emphasize critical thinking and problem solving skill development.  Must provide an industry recognized certification 3. Introduction to Network Cabling -Fiber Optics Based Systems Certification: Network Cabling Specialist – Fiber Optic-Based Systems Certification The program will provide students with a theoretical and hands-on knowledge of Fiber Optics cables. Students need to learn the basics of cable termination, testing and troubleshooting while using sophisticated fiber optics analysis equipment. Students will need to learn how to properly terminate fiber optics cables using ST and SC connectors, two industry standards and perform a mechanical splice. This program must include:  Must be completely portable (could be set up in any classroom)  Must include both commercial and residential cabling standards  Must use a project-based, hands-on, cooperative learning environment  Must be cross-curricular: Incorporates Math, Science, Language Arts, and History 2

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Must be completely turnkey Must Provide Industry Recognized Certification Must offer Instructor Training Certification Must be Written at a 7th grade reading level Must be a Standardized Curriculum

4. Introduction to Audio/Video Entertainment Systems Certification: Smart Home Professional – Audio/Video Entertainment Systems Certification 

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The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified entry-level installers in the high growth, smart home and business industries. Students will apply their knowledge using interactive training aids in conjunction with standardized curriculum to install, set up, operate and troubleshoot audio/video systems. The interactive training aid must contain simulated multi-room and home theater systems in an all-in-one mobile unit providing students with the understanding of the principles of AC/DC electricity as well as Analog/Digital electronic concepts. The program must support a student use of industry standardized electronic components and testing equipment to: Install multi-zoned and single zoned systems. Activate, diagnose, and troubleshoot system operations. Learn speaker placement and sound-staging methodologies. Test Speaker and device wiring. Use polarity testers to check speakers and systems operation. Connect and operate active and passive impedance systems. Connect and operate a complete home theater. Connect and operate a A-Bus (Audio over UTP) distribution system. Interpret blue prints and determine audio equipment. Completely portable: Can be set up in any classroom. Aligns to the latest standards for audio and theater installation. Covers residential and business audio applications for zone audio systems. Interactive hands-on, student-centered activities. Promotes a project-based, cooperative learning enjoinment. Relates to real world systems using actual equipment and connectivity technologies. Must include cross curricular standards: Math, Science, Language Arts, History. Must emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills

5. Introduction to Telephone Systems and VoIP Certification: Voice Communication Professional – Telephony Certification. The program must provide students with both theory and hands-on knowledge of key telephone, voicemail, and VoIP systems. Students must be taught to install, program, maintain, and upgrade

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Telephony systems. Students must be trained using hands-on instructional workstations. The curriculum must be aligned to national and state educational standards. The program must include all required training aids, curriculum, and certifications needed to provide an industry recognized certification. The hands-on instructional workstations and curriculum must provide students to ability to:  Install, program and maintain Telephone Systems.  Be vendor-neutral.  Include both commercial and residential standards.  Promote project-based learning, hands-on, problem-solving skill development and emphasis on critical thinking and cooperative learning styles. 6. Introduction to Energy Management Systems Certification: Smart Home Professional – Energy Management The program will provide students the knowledge and skills needed to become certified Energy Management Specialists in the field of Green Energy & Energy Conservation. The program is to include training in how proactive and passive energy management systems reduce expenses, and how to reduce the impact to the environment while increasing efficiency and comfort in residential and commercial buildings. The curriculum must include completely portable (can be set up quickly in any classroom) hands-on training workstations. Using the workstations, students must be able to simulate heating systems, air conditioning, lighting systems, automation connectivity and management system programming. Students must be taught to connect, operate and program: thermostats, switches, X-10, Z-Wave, and Power over Ethernet devices. The program must also cover Smart Home, Smart Grid Systems, and the role of interconnectivity. The program must be aligned to national and state educational standards. The program must include all the required training aids, curriculum, and certifications needed to provide an industry recognized certification. The objective in this program must include:  Programming a seven-day thermostat with knowledge on saving energy and money.  Knowledge of Smart Meters for the user and supplier of energy.  Understanding of all of the connectivity systems used within Smart Homes on the Smart Grid.  Understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different lighting systems.  Understanding and programing of X-10, ZigBee and Z-Wave systems.  Understanding and operation of wired and wireless control systems.

DEFINITION OF THE STATE’S RESPONSIBILITY DYC Educational programs will implement the curriculum purchased to train DYC youth so they can be certified technicians.

APPROVAL/PAYMENT CRITERIA Payment will be made after satisfactory delivery of the goods or services. The DYC education unit administrative assistant shall review and approve invoices, and submit for payment.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS “Additional services: Any specialized services provided by the Contractor not included in the Statement of Work stipulated herein that are subject to additional charges shall be agreed upon in advance in writing by both parties.”

ACCEPTANCE I agree to provide these services per the attached pricing. Approved by:

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Date: ___________________