Standards_Court_Order_2025-867-08-25.pdf

This is a court order from the State of Texas, Collin County Commissioners Court, approving an amended list of equipment manufacturers for Information Technology procurement standards. The Collin County Information Technology Department issued IFB No. 2026-390 seeking sealed bids from qualified Dell Platinum or Titanium level resellers for the purchase of business class computer equipment, including desktops, laptops, tablets, all-in-ones, monitors, mice, keyboards, and comparable hardware and accessories. All portable devices must be covered by a 5-year manufacturer warranty including accidental damage protection. Bids are due Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm. The resulting contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements. The contract term commences upon award by the Collin County Commissioners Court for an initial one-year period with two optional one-year renewal periods.

Bidders must provide a firm-fixed markup percentage applied to all authorized computers, peripherals, and accessories available through the manufacturer or distributor pricing portals, with the markup remaining firm throughout the contract term. The underlying product cost may fluctuate based on manufacturer or authorized distributor pricing changes. Bidders must pass through all manufacturer price reductions, promotional pricing, rebates, and applicable discounts available at the time of purchase. Upon request, bidders shall provide documentation verifying applicable manufacturer or distributor pricing and the contractual markup percentage. Inquiries regarding the opportunity should be directed to Lera Miller, Buyer II, Collin County Purchasing Department, at lmiller@co.collin.tx.us.