To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with Califa Group for LinkedIn Learning Subscription through September 30, 2025
☒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 Califa Group, subject to Califa’s Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $40,230 for the renewal of Carahsoft Technology Corp’s LinkedIn Learning subscription, for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons LinkedIn Learning’s online educational site to support learners who want to gain specific software, technology, creativity, and business skills. The product offers bite-sized tutorials or comprehensive courses, on everything from the latest technologies to basic computer literacy and everything in between.
The terms and conditions include limited liability and indemnification terms, 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 access to course instruction to keep up with the skills that are in-demand across industries to be successful in their field and that supports learning and productivity.