Approval of $100,000 Apple Technology Purchase Contract

Original title: Approve the renewal of the Piggyback of the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program (PEPPM) Cooperative Purchasing Contract, Bid No. 535802/Contract No. 535802-001: Hardware, Software, Related Services and Other Branded Products, awarded to Apple, Inc. Education and authorize the purchase of the goods and services for an estimated annual amount of $100,000.00.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The school board has approved the renewal of a cooperative purchasing contract with Apple, Inc. to allow for the acquisition of hardware, software, and related services. This agreement allows the district to purchase up to $100,000 in technology products annually through the Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program ().

Why it matters

This action authorizes the school district to spend up to $100,000 annually on Apple technology products and services using a pre-negotiated state cooperative contract.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

School District

The district is authorized to purchase technology products through the specified vendor contract.

Directly affected

Apple, Inc. Education

The company is the designated vendor for hardware and software purchases under this contract.

Key Facts

The school board approved the renewal of the PEPPM cooperative purchasing contract.
The contract covers hardware, software, and related services.
The contract is awarded to Apple, Inc. Education.
The contract is identified by Bid No. 535802 and Contract No. 535802-001.

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The estimated annual expenditure for these goods and services is $100,000.00.
The file number for this action is 26-3482.
The action was introduced on November 21, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'piggyback' contract?

A contract allows a school district to utilize a contract already competitively bid and awarded by another government entity or cooperative program, saving the district the time and cost of running its own bidding process.

Does this mean the district will definitely spend $100,000?

No, $100,000 is the estimated annual amount authorized for these purchases.

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