To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with Califa Group, for Carahsoft Technology Corp’s LinkedIn Learning Subscription through September 30, 2028
☒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 in an amount not to exceed $120,690 for the purchase of Carahsoft Technology Corp’s LinkedIn Learning for Library subscription, for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons LinkedIn Learning’s high-quality instructional courses and videos in 7 languages. These courses cover a wide range of topics so patrons can learn the latest software, creative, and business skills taught by industry experts. Patrons can learn at their own pace, using bite-sized tutorials or comprehensive courses.
The Terms and Conditions of Use include limitation of liability and indemnification language, and the governing law is Canadian law, 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 high-quality instructional courses.