IT - Computer Equipment Peripherals Related Services - (NASPO ValuePoint)

The North Dakota Information Technology Computer Equipment Peripherals Related Services multi-award vehicle is a comprehensive state-wide contract enabling procurement of computer hardware, peripherals, and related services across multiple product categories. The vehicle covers three primary bands: Windows Operating System Devices, Non-Windows Operating System Devices, and Servers and Storage Systems. Participating entities include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. The contract allows for the purchase of desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, storage systems, printers, multi-function devices, and associated peripherals with specific configuration purchase limits ranging from $10,000 for peripherals to $1,000,000 for servers and storage.

The multi-award vehicle is administered through a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contract with prime contractors including Dell Marketing L.P., Apple, HP Enterprise, HP Inc., Lenovo, Panasonic, and Transource. The contract is effective from November 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, with coverage spanning North Dakota and other participating states. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing agreement offering volume-based discounts, with pricing structures including minimum discounts ranging from 5.5% to 18% depending on product categories. Authorized purchasing methods include purchasing cards, and the contract provides additional features such as trade-in, takeback, and recycling programs. State agencies are mandated to utilize this vehicle for desktop, laptop, tablet, server, and storage equipment purchases, with optional employee purchase programs and cooperative purchasing options available.