Item Coversheet

Board of Education Meeting Date:  6/11/2020

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform an amendment of a contract, subject to funding, as follows:

 With:
CDW-G 

 Purpose: 
Source for the purchase of printers, multi-function imaging devices, and related supplies such as ink and toner, for schools and administrative offices 

 Original Start Date:  4/27/2017

 Original End Date:  6/30/2020

 Amended End Date:  6/30/2021

 Currently Authorized Compensation:  $1,500,000

 Additional Compensation: 
$500,000


 Total New Compensation:  $2,000,000 

 Location: 
All Schools; Administrative Office(s)


 Maximum compensation authorized per option period:   $500,000

 Description:
The District has identified a need for a continued source for the purchase of printers, multi-function imaging devices, and related supplies such as ink and toner, for schools and administrative offices. The District previously conducted a multi-year solicitation in order to standardize the manufacturer and models of printers to be supported by the District, as well as to achieve the most cost-favorable pricing. Through the solicitation process, reseller CDW-G of Vernon Hills, IL, was selected as a reseller for Lexmark-branded printers, multifunction devices, and printing supplies. The District has been very satisfied with the quality and performance of the Lexmark printing line, and similarly satisfied with CDW-G’s fulfillment operations and support as a Lexmark authorized reseller. This action item will enable the District to take advantage of an optional one-year contract extension period that was permitted under the original solicitation.

 Anchor Goal(s) Supported:    

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 

April 27, 2017; A-23

April 26, 2018; A-49


 Funding Source(s): 
FY21 Operating 

 Office Originating Request: Board of Education