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Approval of Additional Copier Lease for School District

Original title: Approve the amendment to the contract for multi-function copier devices, Piggyback of OMNIA Partners/US Communities, National IPA & NCPA, Contract No. 2021002788, Print Goods & Services, awarded to Ricoh USA for the addition of one (1) multi-function device and authorize the increase in contract lease cost by $382.07 monthly for the remainder of the lease term.

Record date · May 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The School Board approved an amendment to an existing contract with Ricoh USA to add one new multi-function copier device. This change increases the district's monthly lease costs by $382.07 for the duration of the contract.

Why it matters

The school district's monthly operating expenses will increase by $382.07 due to the addition of a new copier to the existing equipment lease.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Ricoh USA

The company will receive an additional $382.07 per month for the lease of the new device.

Indirectly affected

School District Taxpayers

District funds are being allocated to cover the increased monthly lease cost for the additional equipment.

Key Facts

The School Board approved an amendment to contract 2021002788 for print goods and services.
The amendment adds one new multi-function copier device to the district's inventory.
The monthly lease cost for the contract will increase by $382.07.
The contract utilizes a 'piggyback' arrangement through OMNIA Partners/US Communities, National IPA, and NCPA.

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The action was filed under number 26-3792 and passed during the May 8, 2026, regular meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the school district paying more for copiers?

The district added one additional multi-function copier device to their existing lease agreement with Ricoh USA.

How much will the new copier cost the district?

The lease cost for the contract will increase by $382.07 per month for the remainder of the lease term.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The district relies on national cooperative purchasing agreements (OMNIA/National IPA) to streamline equipment procurement.

OMNIA Partners/US Communities National IPA NCPA

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