To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Purchase Order with Global Online Learning Services Inc., dba Off2Class, for Off2Class Subscriptions through July 31, 2027
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the County Librarian, to execute a purchase order with Global Online Language Services US Inc. (dba Off2Class), subject to their Website Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, in an amount not to exceed $6,999 for the renewal of Off2Class English lessons subscription, for the period August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Library offers patrons Off2Class services. This product offers online English lessons for use by tutors and learners in the Library’s Project Second Chance adult literacy program.
The terms and conditions include limitation of liability provisions and indemnification language which were reviewed by County Counsel. This Purchase Order is entered into under and subject to the following legal authority, California Government Code § 31000.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the purchase order is not approved, the Contra Costa County Library will not be able to provide tutors and learners in the Project Second Chance adult literacy program with online English lessons.