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Meeting Date:	06/27/2022
Purchase of 20 65" Interactive Displays from Hatch Inc.
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of twenty (20) 65” Interactive Displays with Teach-Smart Software to include a three (3) year limited warranty on display, CPU and stand from Hatch Inc. (Buy-Board # 653-21), for an amount not to exceed $197,149.06 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. (Cooperative Purchasing Programs) and any other matters incident thereto [Account #2358-5205-531-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Head Start Program is in need of interactive displays.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to order the Interactive displays under a cooperative contract. These products sold by Cooperative Vendor are also sole source products with Trademarks and Copyrights on equipment and software produced and distributed exclusively by HATCH®.

Result: If authorized by Commissioners Court, the Purchasing Agent will order equipment and software under the approved funding source.

Background:

The Interactive Display Solution by Hatch is a 65" interactive display with ten touch points installed on a wall-mounted stand. It includes over 1,100 pre-installed activities, TeachSmart® by Hatch software, a Hatch computer with Microsoft® Windows 10.0, a combination headset/microphone for child use, an additional microphone for continued professional development and online training with Hatch, an external optical drive, a tennis ball, a keyboard with track pad and 8G USB drive.
The Interactive Display solution by Hatch includes a two-year limited warranty on the display, CPU and stand. This covers any defects in workmanship and materials for any non-user induced malfunctions.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2358-5205-531-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	TBD
Financial Impact:
N/A