Title: P1 Equipment and Software from School Link Technologies, Inc.

Recommendation:

I recommend approval of the purchase of new equipment and software from School Link Technologies, Inc. and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

P1  Approve the purchase of point-of-sale equipment and software from School Link Technologies, Inc. for School Food Service Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $74,337.

·      The School Food Service Department requires additional site licenses, point-of-sale equipment, personal identification devices (PADs), SL-T bar code scanners, and connectors for new and existing schools for the 2006-2007 school year.

·      This equipment and software is currently in use throughout the School District.

·      Sole source procedures have been followed and sole source status has been verified.

·      The equipment to be purchased includes the following:

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District Budget is estimated at $74,337.  The source of funds is the School Food Services Department budget.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Steve Bonino

Attachments (list):
Q&AP1.doc