To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Anita Galajda, Director HR/LR
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to Dell for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $11,400.00, to provide for the purchase of eight (8) laptops for use during orientation and training; the cost of this purchase order will be paid from account 1010-270.00-754.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to purchase 8 laptops
BACKGROUND:
Laptops are used during orientation and training
DISCUSSION:
The new orientation format is more interactive and has orientees utilizing laptops throughout the process. The additional laptops will also allow for an expansion of seats for training opportunities.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Allows for department to perform new orientation effectively.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This is being purchased under OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Alliance. The cost is not to exceed $11,400, to be paid from account 1010-270.00-754.000. The current vendor quote is $9,520, but the market conditions remain volatile. Ongoing shortages of RAM and SSDs are contributing to continue price increases. The amount not to exceed provides a small buffer to accommodate potential increases before purchase. A budget amendment for this purchase has been provided to fiscal services, there is no additional county appropriation requested.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
IT to purchase and set up laptops for use.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
New orientation format allows us to introduce new hires to our Common Purpose, Values and Priorities. The focus is creating expectations for those who will be ambassadors for county services and the community we serve in a positive environment.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioner...
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