12 Computers

The City of Gainesville is conducting a procurement for 12 Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Workstation Gen2 computers to replace and enhance technology for the Regional Transit System (RTS). The specific technical requirements include an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 vPro Processor, 64 GB DDR5 CUDIMM, NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6, 1 TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro. The quote request (Q-RTSX2607) was posted on August 29, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of September 11, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET. Bidders must be authorized resellers, distributors, or dealers with at least five years of business experience. The procurement requires an all-inclusive, firm, flat cost pricing structure with F.O.B. Destination terms, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum requirements. Key objectives include improving RTS operational effectiveness through technology infrastructure upgrades.

The solicitation is federally assisted and subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, with no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal established. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation Insurance compliant with Florida Statutes, Public Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance of $500,000 per occurrence. Additional requirements include executing a contract if services will be provided on city property and completing an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. Vendors must submit several certification forms, including Debarment Certification, Telecommunications Equipment Prohibition Certification, and a Contractor Responsibility Certification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 12 high-performance workstations for a municipal transit system, suggesting a potential investment in the range of $25,000 to $50,000, depending on specific configuration and pricing.