2023-2024 High School Chromebook Bid

Midland Public Schools in Michigan is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "2023-2024 High School Chromebook Bid." The district is seeking to procure 2,600 HP Chromebook 11 G9 EE (11.6") devices, 2,600 Google Chrome OS Management Console Licenses, and white-glove services including device enrollment, asset tagging, and a detailed inventory. Bidders are also being asked to provide an alternate price for 2,600 protective cases. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 17, 2023, and will be opened and presented to the Board of Education at their regularly scheduled meeting in December. Midland Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and all bids must remain valid for 180 days from the bid opening. The RFP outlines specific technical requirements for the Chromebooks, including a minimum Celeron N5100 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB storage. Pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis for the Chromebooks, Management Console Licenses, and white-glove services.

The contract will be awarded to the bidder that Midland Public Schools deems to be in their best interest, not necessarily the low bidder. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those related to school safety and background checks. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the district has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or budget ranges.