NIGP 20462: Motherboards

NIGP 20462 Motherboards is an Item code, but the recent state and local procurement activity under this classification actually encompasses broader Apple computer hardware and related services rather than motherboard components in isolation. The Texas Department of Information Resources is soliciting Apple branded products including desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, peripheral devices, accessories, software, and value-added services such as product installation, warranty, maintenance, support, managed services, and training under RFO DIR-CPO-TMP-561. State and local governments buying under this code procure finished Apple computing devices and ecosystem products for end-user deployment across state agencies, local governments, and institutions of higher education, along with the associated support infrastructure—installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance, and technical support—that accompanies device deployments in large institutional environments.

The Texas Department of Information Resources is the primary identified issuing body in recent activity. Historical sales data from fiscal years 2018–2021 demonstrate combined statewide Apple product sales of $949.35 million across Texas state agencies, local governments, institutions of higher education, and other authorized entities, indicating substantial statewide volume. The DIR-CPO-TMP-561 solicitation, posted July 28, 2026, with responses due November 19, 2021, targets authorized Apple resellers and value-added service providers; respondents must provide signed letters of authorization from manufacturers and submit accessibility documentation including Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates and policy-driven adoption questionnaires. The anticipated contract term is two years with three optional automatic one-year renewals. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) are strongly encouraged to respond, with a 21.1 percent HUB subcontracting goal required in all submissions. Vendors must account for a 0.75 percent DIR administrative fee, and volume pricing is encouraged.