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Oconto County orders hardware for year and rushes Toughbook purchase ahead of tariffs
Summary
The county has ordered desktops, laptops, docks and monitors for the year and Technology Services Director Melissa Schwaller is working to order Toughbooks before an April 1 tariff date, the committee heard March 11.
Technology Services Director Melissa Schwaller told the committee the county has completed most hardware procurement for the year and is prioritizing purchase of rugged laptops before tariffs take effect.
"All desktops, laptops, docks, and monitors have been ordered for the year. Melissa Schwaller, Technology Services Director, is working on getting the Toughbooks ordered before April 1st as tariffs will apply to them then as well," the minutes record. Schwaller said ordering now avoids additional tariff costs that are expected to apply after April 1, 2026.
The committee did not vote on additional funding; procurement was reported as an operational item. No specific dollar amounts or vendors for the Toughbook purchase were provided at the meeting.
