District 58 weighs Chromebook lease with First American
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Description
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is considering a tax‑exempt equipment lease with First American Equipment Finance to acquire HP Chromebooks with protection plans, based on an equipment cost of $158,394.50. The 36‑month lease proposal offers alternative annual payment structures depending on the device delivery date, with ownership of the equipment at lease end.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
$158,394.50; $55,387.39 annually for 36 months (July delivery option); $55,634.48 annually for 36 months (April delivery option)
Vendor
FIRST AMERICAN EQUIPMENT FINANCE
Agency
Downers Grove GSD 58, IL
Contract Type
EQUIPMENT
Document Date
April 9, 2026
Contract Term
36 months, with rental payments beginning July 1, 2026 and due annually thereafter (for either July 2026 or April 2026 delivery)
Renewal Info
Tax-exempt lease purchase structure in which the district owns the equipment at the end of the 36‑month term; no automatic renewal terms are described. Proposal is contingent on board budget and solicitor approval and expires April 15, 2026.
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