Technology team proposes vendor switch for chromebook parts, says change saves roughly $100,000
Summary
Technology staff identified an alternate supplier for Chromebooks and parts that would reduce projected spending by roughly $100,000 compared with an earlier purchase; board was asked to note the change and later approve exceeding the $50,000 spending threshold for the new vendor.
Del Valle ISD technology staff informed trustees that switching parts and device purchases from an originally approved vendor to an alternative supplier could reduce district costs by about $100,000 for student-device repairs and one-to-one program support.
Dina Edgar explained staff originally approved purchases from GTS Technologies; the technology team identified AG Parts Worldwide as an alternate vendor able to provide the same equipment and parts at lower cost. Edgar said the change requires board approval because it exceeds the districtb9s $50,000 spending threshold for a single vendor; the item was presented as information Wednesday and staff will place a spending-authorization action on a future agenda.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about what parts and quantities the estimate covers. Edgar said the line items include repair parts such as keyboards, bottom cases, cameras and chargers; staff will follow up with specific counts and whether some units replace lost or missing chargers or are inventory replenishment. No vote was taken Wednesday.
