To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with T-Mobile USA, Inc. for iPad service through June 19, 2027
☒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 T-Mobile USA, Inc., subject to the terms of their Renewal Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $47, 376 for the renewal of iPads service, for the period June 20, 2025, through June 19, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers support to the needs of underserved populations by providing iPads to support their journey toward stability and independence. This service supports Adults who are enrolled in the Library’s Adult Literacy Program to access library services to help them learn to read and write. The service also supports the Early Literacy Outreach Van that visit underserved communities across the county.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Purchase Order is not approved, the Library will not be able to provide iPads to students enrolled in the Library’s Adult Literacy Program that helps them learn to read and write. Also, the Early Literacy Outreach Van that visits underserved communities across the county.