To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with Java Connections, LLC dba Laptops Anytime for lap tops for in-library patron use through May 14, 2026.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Java Connections, LLC dba Laptops Anytime in an amount not to exceed $114,139.70 for the purchase of laptop kiosks for in-library patron use for the term May 15, 2024, through May 14, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons the use of laptops in the branches. Java Connections, LLC dba Laptops Anytime allow patrons to use their library cards to check-out a laptop for use anywhere in the library. They provide kiosks and maintenance for the kiosks as well as hosted software to enable loaning of the laptops.
The terms and conditions include limitation of liability provisions and indemnification language, approved by County Counsel.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide patrons with this service