DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to award without competition, Library, 24SSREQ1339341B-RT, Envisionware, in the amount not to exceed $106,195.76 for the purchase of six Envisionware (Samsung) Tablet Stations model base systems to be distributed throughout the library system. Effective upon BOC approval. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Library System currently has 15 EnvisionWare tablet base stations. With the purchase of these units, the library also purchased the Saas Cloud Management subscription. This subscription provides maintenance for all units along with additional features exclusive to Envisionware. The tablet stations are powered by Hublet and provides unique enhanced online access and user experiences. The tablet stations provide accessibility to digital content for all library users. The units have the versatility to be used in various ways such as access to magazines to powering and operating robots in makerspaces. Each device supports multiple profiles, allowing access to age and other user group appropriate content across the library's patron base. Our tablets are designed to work exclusively within predefined WiFi network...
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