006803A - ASUS Chromebox

The State of California is requesting bids for ASUS Chromebox units under RFB-IS-27200181-1 (Contract 006803A), with bids due September 29, 2026. The procurement is structured as a cooperative purchasing vehicle that will establish standardized pricing and availability for state agencies and local government entities across California.

The scope covers ASUS Chromebox computing devices with specified hardware requirements including processor, memory, storage, and connectivity configurations. Bidders must meet exact technical parameters as detailed in the specifications document; deviations require written justification and State approval.

The contract establishes tiered pricing based on order volumes, with decreasing unit costs at higher volume levels. Pricing remains firm for the contract term and applies to all authorized purchasers under the state cooperative agreement. The contract framework allows multiple jurisdictions and agencies to access pre-negotiated pricing without individual competitive bidding for each purchase order.

Vendors must submit a completed Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) form as part of their proposal package to demonstrate compliance with California state contracting requirements. A Certificate of Insurance is required before contract execution and must remain current throughout the contract period and any renewal options.

The procurement is designed to leverage California's collective purchasing power while ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations and small business set-aside requirements where applicable. Award is contingent on vendor responsiveness to specifications, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated ability to meet delivery and service requirements for state and local government customers.