This service is for faculty and staff.
This article lists the required steps and cost estimates to install a flat panel display on the University of St. Thomas campuses. Work will be coordinated by St. Thomas ITS and performed by St. Thomas Facilities Management in conjunction with our preferred vendors. Installation times are subject to the schedule and capacity of our personnel.
Flat Panel Display Installation Process
Project Intake
The ITS AV department will field all initial requests for flat panel displays for digital signage, presentation, or cable TV viewing. ITS AV will then provide cost estimates and confirm that clients are aware of our safety/aesthetic standards and have secured proper funding.
Initial Work Order
ITS AV will submit a work order to Facilities Management for the installation of the wall backer and wall bracket.
Working with a 3rd Party Vendor
ITS AV will coordinate the power and data installation after consulting with Facilities Management.
Final Install Phase
After the bracket, power and data are installed ITS AV will install the flat panel display. Final wiring, configuration, training and inventory updates will be done at this time.
Flat Panel Display Installation Cost Estimates
All prices are estimates based on previous projects and may fluctuate above or below cost depending on scope of work.
Wall Reinforcement/Backer
A structural reinforcement will be installed behind the drywall at the flat panel display location. This is a safety requirement to maintain the stability of the display.
Estimated cost of labor and hardware... $750.00
Electrical Outlet Installation
An electrical outlet will be installed at the display location. All efforts must be made for this outlet to be completely covered by the display. This is a requirement to avoid trip hazards and create a clean aesthetic to the installed display.
Estimated cost of labor and hardware... $450.00
Data Jack Installation
A data input plate will be installed at the display location. All efforts must be made for this input plate to be completely covered by the display. This is a requirement to avoid trip hazards and create a clean aesthetic for the installed display. A data input plate will be installed whether a PC or signage player is installed behind the display or not. This is in preparation for future usage types.
Estimated cost of labor and hardware... $500.00
Mounting Hardware & Labor
Mounting hardware is required for installation of all displays. Installation will be performed by Facilities Management, ITS Audiovisual or preferred vendors.
Estimated cost... $300.00
Associated Cables and Accessories
In some cases, displays will require cables and connectivity for laptops, PC’s and other devices.
Approximate price... $10.00 - $50.00
Installation Total
Estimated cost ... $2,000.00. (This does not include the price of a flat panel display, PC, or signage player.)
Leasing vs. Purchasing a Flat Panel Display
A display can be purchased at full price through IT Services by providing a cost index. A purchased display will be owned by your department. The purchase of another display for repair or replacement in the future will be the responsibility of your department.
A leased display can be provided by ITS. The cost of this display will be broken down into an annual charge to your department’s technology lease budget. The display will be part of a replacement cycle to maintain fresh and usable equipment. This annual cost is continual and may fluctuate to maintain the lease process. A leased display can be bought out. Future replacement of the display would then be discontinued. Availability of leased displays varies. Leased displays may only be available at the beginning of a new lease cycle occurring annually in the spring.
Contact ITS for up to date pricing on displays and leases.
Estimated cost... $1000.00 - $5000.00
Estimated annual lease cost... $250.00 - $1250.00
Digital Signage
Digital signage displays will require the installation of a dedicated signage player mini form factor PC.
Estimated annual lease cost... $250.00
Annual signage player license cost... $200.00 (pro-rated in first year)
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