As noted in our original initiative, scheduling for our Networking laboratory in Middletown have reached a critical juncture and we have proposed a new Networking lab space in Newburgh (see initiative labelled "Newburgh Networking Lab).  Although we would prefer this lab be furnished with new equipment, it is within acceptable parameters to equip it with refurbished routers and switches.  While this solution is not optimal, it is certainly acceptable.  Recall, however, that such refurbished equipment is generally sold without warrantee and will have a shorter shelf-life than new equipment.  As such, we will have to maintain some number of spares, and should build in some recurring funds for replacements and parts.

Recall that the given estimate does not include infrastructure cabling for the new lab.  As each of the twenty stations in the lab must be cabled separately from a patch block to each rack, this is significant undertaking.  We have no cost estimate  for this as the previous lab was cabled by members of our IT staff.  As such, we know it can be done in-house.  However, if we were to utilize an external contractor, this would represent a significant expense. 

We should also call attention to the tentative nature of the quoted prices owing to a variety of factors such as the availability of appropriate refurbished equipment and price fluctuations between vendors.