1647 PUC25IT052 40 Surface Laptop

The state of Ohio is seeking to procure 40 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 devices with specific technical specifications, including a 15-inch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor, 32GB RAM, and 512GB storage. The procurement is identified by the contract number PUC25IT052 and was posted on March 13, 2025, with proposals due by March 27, 2025. The laptops will be configured with a commercial English US/Canada keyboard layout in a platinum color. In addition to the hardware, the contract includes 40 Microsoft Extended Hardware Service Plans with a four-year coverage period. The procurement appears to be a standard technology refresh initiative for state computing infrastructure, targeting commercial-grade equipment with comprehensive service coverage. Vendors responding to this opportunity will need to demonstrate the ability to meet exact device specifications and provide the associated extended service agreement.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, potential respondents should be prepared to comply with Ohio state procurement regulations regarding vendor qualifications. The total procurement value is likely in the range of $100,000 to $150,000, depending on specific device and service plan pricing. The contract seems broadly accessible to commercial technology vendors with established relationships with Microsoft and capable of meeting the state's technical and logistical requirements. Given the specific technical specifications and comprehensive service plan, the opportunity appears targeted at established technology resellers and systems integrators with experience in enterprise-level hardware procurement. Vendors will need to provide detailed documentation of device specifications, service plan terms, delivery capabilities, and pricing structures to be considered for this state contract opportunity.