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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 1, 2020 <br />TITLE: <br />APPROVE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE <br />ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE AND <br />INSTALLATION OF TWO LAPTOP <br />DISPENSER KIOSKS AT THE MAIN AND <br />NEWHOPE BRANCH LIBRARIES FOR <br />$35,943.25, A THREE-YEAR <br />SERVICE/SUPPORT PLAN AGREEMENT <br />FOR $13,716.34, AND A THREE-YEAR <br />LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR $6,555 FOR A <br />TOTAL AMOUNT OF $56,214.59 WITH JAVA <br />CONNECTIONS, LLC, DBA <br />LAPTOPSANYTIME <br />(NON -GENERAL FUND) <br />/s/ Kristine Ridge <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />r-AVIOT6006TWO, <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1 s' Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2od Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CK�7►111►U1q�iC�. <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source purchase order for the purchase and <br />installation of two laptop dispenser kiosks at the Main and Newhope Branch Libraries for <br />$35,943.25, a three-year service/support plan agreement for $13,716.34, and a three-year license <br />agreement for $6,555 for a total amount of $56,214.59 with Java Connections, LLC, dba <br />LaptopsAnytime, to be funded by the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, subject to non -substantive <br />changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Java Connections, LLC, dba LaptopsAnytime is the sole provider and distributor of its patented <br />LaptopsAnytime Automated Laptop Checkout Kiosks. Having additional laptops available will <br />provide Santa Ana youth and their families more opportunities to access the Internet on an <br />electronic device inside the Main and Newhope Libraries. Students will be able to use the self- <br />service kiosks to check out laptops for in-house use to work on homework assignments, conduct <br />research over the Internet, or use other software such as Microsoft Office. In addition, when the <br />libraries re -open with COVID-19 restrictions, having additional laptops will provide more Internet <br />access options for youth and enhanced physical distancing due to the portability of the new <br />computers. <br />Adding laptops for patron use will also help narrow the digital divide in the community and create <br />a more enjoyable experience, especially for children and teens. Patrons will be able to use a <br />25J-1 <br />