To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with Califa Group for Discover & Go Opening Day Collection Subscription through June 30, 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 Califa Group, subject to the terms of their Master Services Agreement (Software as a Service), in an amount not to exceed $50 for the renewal of Discover & Go Opening Day Collection subscription, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers cardholders from every community, age group and economic background free and low-cost tickets to various museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural attractions. The Discover & Go Opening Day Collection allows cultural attractions to bridge the gap between books and hands-on cultural experience; and for patrons to explore fun cultural opportunities they may have otherwise been unable to.
Quipu’s Hosted Services Agreement includes limitation of liability and indemnification language which was reviewed 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 free and low-cost tickets to various museums, science centers, zoos, theaters, and other cultural attractions.