PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER INFORMATION

The law:
As outlined in Public Contract Code Section 10389.2, in order to receive surplus state owned information technology equipment, the Public Computer Center must be in partnership with a school district and operate a facility “…encouraging expanded access to state-of-the-art technologies for rural, inner-city, low income, and disabled Californians”. This equipment cannot be sold or used for other purposes than as outlined in Public Contract Code Section 10389.2 and Public Utilities Code Section 709(d).

Public Contract Code Section 10389.2

Public Utilities Code Section 709(d)

How to establish eligibility:
If you are a Public Computer Center and meet the following requirements, you may qualify for the program:

• Proof of Partnership with a School District (e.g., School Board Resolution or Letter from Superintendent or School Board Member on district letterhead stating such)
• Copy of your 501(c)(3)*
• You must also submit a narrative of the your program which includes information of facilities, hours of operation, services provided, and qualifications of staff.

If you wish to apply for inclusion on the Approved Public Computer Center list that state agencies will use for disposition of surplus Information Technology, please use the application below and submit to:

The application also contains the Terms and Conditions which you will follow.

Application/ Terms and Conditions

*A 501(c)(3) is not needed if you indicate that you are an active participant in the California Teleconnect Fund under the Public Utilities Commission.

STATE AGENCY INFORMATION

State Agencies are now authorized to distribute information technology to eligible Public Computer Centers for less than fair market value. The DGS has created this website to assist State Agencies in streamlining their information technology dispositions to Public Computer Centers as a way reduce costs and help their local community bridge the digital divide.

The law and corresponding Management Memo
As outlined in Public Contract Code Section 10389.2, in order to receive surplus state owned information technology equipment, the Public Computer Center must be in partnership with a school district and operate a facility “…encouraging expanded access to state-of-the-art technologies for rural, inner-city, low income, and disabled Californians”. Please review the statutes and Department of General Service’s Management Memo below.

Public Contract Code Section 10389.2

Public Utilities Code Section 709(d)

Management Memo Number 12-02

Instructions for dispositions to Public Computer Centers:
State agencies will follow the same procedures as with any disposition of state owned property. That is, submitting a Property Survey Report (STD. 152) online to the Office of Fleet and Asset Management for approval. When filling out the Property Survey Report, please select the new Disposition Code 11 which indicates disposition to a Public Computer Center. You will then select the Public Computer Center from the drop down made available through Disposition Code 11. To access the California Surplus Property System, please use the link below.

California Surplus Property System (CSPS)

Responsibilities:
Any surplus information technology and equipment declared surplus with digital memory and or storage capacity must be sanitized before disposal. The Certification of Sanitization (OFAM 152a) is required to accompany the Property Survey Report when submitted for approval. The following Management Memo outlines disposing agencies responsibilities. The OFAM 152a is available through the CSPS and available through the link below.

Management Memo Number 12-01

Certification of Sanitation (OFAM 152a)

Fair Market Values
The law allows state agencies to dispose of surplus information technology to qualified Public Computer Centers for less than fair market value. To assist you in determining the fair market value of your equipment, the DGS is providing you with prices for like equipment received at our most recent Public Auction. This list is updated after each Public Auction held at the DGS facility at 1700 National Drive. Our next Public Auction is scheduled for December 3, 2011.

Public Auction Values

Eligible Public Computer Centers
Please use the link to access a current list of eligible Public Computer Centers.

Eligible Public Computer