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Meeting Date:	08/24/2020
Tablets for Head Start Program - SHI Government Solutions
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Three Hundred Seventy-Three (373) Lenovo M10 Plus Tablets from SHI Government Solutions (Buy-Board Contract # 579-19) for use by the Webb County Head Start Program and in accordance with Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program in an amount not to exceed $64,044.90; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2357-5270-531-46105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus)]

Issue: The tablets are required so students enrolled in the early education program(s) can continue receiving early education preparation. The tablets will allow the children enrolled to receive virtual instruction during the pandemic of COVID-19 in order to provide a safe instructional environment for both the children, their families and Head Start staff.

Solution: Approve the purchase of tablets for use by the Webb County Head Start program for early education program(s).

Result: The Head Start department will utilize the tablets for student use in order to provide virtual instruction.

Background:

none

Previous Court Action:

none

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2357-5270-531-46105
Funding Source:	MinorTools Apparatus
Balance:	$65,000.00
Financial Impact:
Account No. 2357-5270-531-46105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus) Available Balance: $65,000.00

Attachments
SHI Coop Quote