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2 3) allows immediate material availability for check-out once items are returned to the kiosk. This dispenser, designed like a vending machine, allows customers the opportunity to browse items in the machine and select for immediate check-out, using their active library card. The kiosk will have available popular books, CDs, DVDs and children's books. (Operational limitations will apply to oversized and heavy books.) In addition, this model can be used as a `branch' for pick-up of items on hold. This product differs from other current products by the ability to be interactive. Other products available are repository pick-up only, like a post office box for items on hold. Overdue fines will be handled identically as they are addressed with items obtained at library branches. Items overdue will be charged the published fine per item per day, with a maximum fine of $5 dollars. These fines can be paid at one of the branches or through the County library website using the online payment feature. Fines will not be payable at the kiosk. Attachment 2, "mk Solutions Sole Source Letter", provides context to its exclusive features. Should the BOCC approve the bid award, the kiosk is anticipated to be operational in the spring of 2016 in coordination of the opening of the Cedar Grove Community Center. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purchase price of the kiosk along with recommended options, shipping and installation is $179,540. Sufficient funds ($180,000) were appropriated in the adopted FY 2015-16 Capital Investment Plan to purchase the equipment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The Cedar Grove Community Center library kiosk will provide more convenient and accessible access to Orange County Library services and will further the Library's mission to support and enrich the residents in northern Orange County. The installation of the kiosk meets the following three Orange County Social Justice Goals: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board award the bid to mk Solutions in the amount of $179,540 for the purchase and installation of the "LibDispenser' library services kiosk to be located at the Cedar Grove Community Center.