[lstac] [External] Re: Bundled Goods

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Agree with Rachel.  That’s what we currently do in PA.  EXCEPT we don’t split out the license cost unless it’s an add on type of purchase.

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I actually would not consider this equipment because equipment is defined as one single item costing over $5000. Ultimately, I would separate services and supplies if I could, but if they really can't give you a broken out invoice, I would put it all as supplies/materials. Just my two cents!

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Rachel

On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 10:51 AM Forbes, Lyndsay (BLC) via lstac <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>> wrote:
If I couldn’t get any documentation from them for the costs of the individual items, I would treat it as equipment.


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Could you weigh in on a budget question, please? We have a library that is purchasing two “kits” for $12,711.50 each.  Initially, this was placed under “Equipment,” so we inquired.  Here are the contents of the kit:
“Each kit contains 10 headsets with perpetual licenses, 2 teacher devices with perpetual licenses, and several other things including controllers, batteries, chargers, and the case itself.”
Now we are conflicted!  Is it Equipment because it’s over $5,000?  Is it Supplies because the contents of the kit don’t contain any overly expensive items?  Could even a portion of this be Services because the of the licenses?
Because the items are bundled at a discount, they don’t know the individual prices for each piece.  Hmm... what would you do?


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