NIGP 98426: Computers, Mini and Mainframe, Rental or Lease

NIGP Item 98426 Computers, Mini and Mainframe, Rental or Lease addresses state and local procurement of computer equipment and related services, though recent solicitation activity shows school districts are purchasing computers outright rather than leasing them. Bibb County School District in Georgia issued an RFQ in May 2026 for Dell computers—specifically a Pro 16" Plus laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, a Pro 27 Plus Monitor, and a Pro Max Tower T2 desktop—to support technology needs across 38 school locations on an as-needed basis. The School District of Manatee County, Florida posted a broader technology equipment and software procurement in April 2026 seeking catalog discount pricing across multiple product categories, also with no fixed purchase commitments. School districts drive the visible recent activity under this code, procuring equipment to refresh aging technology inventories and support classroom and administrative operations across distributed locations.

Procurement activity concentrates in the Southeast, with Georgia and Florida each posting major opportunities in the spring of 2026. Bibb County School District's RFQ for Dell computers closed June 1, 2026, with questions due May 21, 2026, and contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with optional renewals through 2031. Manatee County School District's technology equipment catalog discount solicitation closed March 24, 2026, with contract award anticipated April 28, 2026 and a five-year term from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, plus an optional three-year renewal. Both school districts required vendors to submit bids electronically, provide comprehensive certifications including E-Verify compliance and debarment verification, and maintain minimum insurance coverage. Neither solicitation identified incumbent vendors or disclosed budget ranges, and both intended to establish ongoing purchasing relationships with awarded vendors rather than committing to fixed order quantities upfront.