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Volume 2 Issue 5May 1998

Cooperative Purchase Decision for PC's

Larry Toy
Director of System Advancement and Resource Development, CCCCO

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office is very pleased to announce that the cooperative purchase for desktop and laptop computers was approved on April 22, 1998. The vendor selected was IBM, and Vanstar will act as their third party representative. Information on prices, specifications, etc., are available online at http://www.vanstargov.com/ca.

Colleges may order any number of computers, monitors, and peripheral equipment. All computers and laptop computers will be assembled and tested by Vanstar prior to shipment. Vanstar may choose the best combinations of processor, hard drive, memory, and components to meet the requirements of the colleges while building under IBM directions and quality assurance.

Along with the quality and reliability of IBM, we believe that the prices are exceptional. The purchase fully qualifies as competitively bid through Yuba Community College. Ordering by districts will be through a dedicated fax line. The price includes delivery and installation.

Faculty, staff, and students may purchase computers for their personal use, using a major credit card at the same price (including delivery but not installation), using mail, or by calling 1-800-535-2563 (see the Vanstar website at http://www.vanstargov.com/ca for more information.

California community colleges are being challenged to upgrade campus computers and equipment. As newer technology advancements are made, this contract will afford the Colleges the most current computer technology.

For questions regarding eligibility requirements and general contract terms and conditions, please contact: Ms. Carol Thompson at 530-741-6801 or thompson@yuba.cc.ca.us, or Dan Estrada at 916-324-8901 or destrada@cc1.cccco.edu.