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

The North Dakota Statewide Contract for IT Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide state and local government entities with a wide range of technology products and services. The contract covers personal computing devices with Windows and non-Windows operating systems, servers, storage systems, printers, multi-function devices, and related peripherals. Eligible entities include state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards and commissions, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. Product configurations are subject to specific price limits, with single computer configurations capped at $15,000 for desktops, laptops, and tablets, and up to $1,000,000 for servers and storage.

The contract is awarded to multiple prime contractors, including Transource Services Corp., Apple, Dell, HP Enterprise, HP Inc., Lenovo, Lenovo Global Technology, and Panasonic. Transource Services Corp. specifically holds contracts for Band 1 (Windows Personal Computing Devices) and Band 3 (Servers and Storage). The contract is effective from November 1, 2023, and will terminate on June 30, 2028, with coverage spanning the State of North Dakota. The vehicle offers volume-based discounts ranging from 1.5% to 3% for transactions over $250,000 and includes additional services such as diagnostics, repair, image loading, asset tagging, and deployment. Hourly rates for services range from $75 to $150, with optional leasing rates available for tax-exempt and taxable scenarios.