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

The North Dakota NASPO ValuePoint IT - Computer Equipment Peripherals Related Services multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive procurement solutions for computer hardware, peripherals, and related services across government and public sector entities. The contract covers a broad range of product categories including desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, storage systems, printers, and multi-function devices. Authorized purchasing entities include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, educational boards, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. The vehicle enables entities to procure computing equipment through standardized pricing structures with discount levels ranging from 0% to 35% off baseline list prices.

The multi-award vehicle is administered through a NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement (Contract #23008) and features multiple prime contractors, including HPE, Apple, Dell, HP Inc., Lenovo, Panasonic, and Transource. The contract is currently valid from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with potential extensions. For HPE specifically, the contract covers Band 3 Servers and Storage, with five authorized resellers: CDW Government LLC, GovConnection, Inc., High Point Networks, LLC, Marco Technologies, Inc., and Riverside Technologies, Inc. Purchase limits vary by category, ranging from $10,000 for printers and peripherals to $1,000,000 for servers and storage systems. The vehicle is mandatory for state agencies purchasing core computing equipment and offers additional features such as purchasing card payment acceptance and potential bulk pricing discounts.