Apple Reseller

Parkway School District in Missouri seeks qualified Apple resellers through Request for Bid 26-136 to serve as the district's vendor of choice for resale of retired Apple devices including iMacs, Mac Minis, MacBooks (Pro, Air, Neo models), iPads (all generations), and Apple TVs. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically through the Parkway School District Bonfire Portal (https://parkwayschools.bonfirehub.com/) with a bid closing deadline of May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST; a question deadline of May 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST; and an intent-to-bid deadline of May 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM CST. The successful vendor will enter into a three-year agreement with two optional one-year extensions and must provide firm, fixed, all-inclusive pricing with device grading options, highest and lowest values for each device type, details on charger or accessory fees, device retrieval and inspection processes, data wiping procedures compliant with applicable laws, and facility security protocols. Required qualifications include current R2 certification from SERI or equivalent, demonstrated experience managing Apple equipment resales with references preferably from Missouri schools, and the ability to handle large volumes during summer refresh cycles and continuing smaller sales. The district will award based on the lowest and best bid considering overall proposal quality, pricing competitiveness, vendor references, specification compliance, financial strength, inventory maintenance capability, and any finalist presentations, with vendor notification tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2026.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to designated enterprise categories are identified in the procurement documents. However, all awarded vendors must comply with federal E-Verify work authorization requirements for contracts exceeding $5,000, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, adhere to all state and federal nondiscrimination laws including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and provide compliance certification with Missouri's Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act (RSMo 34.600) if the contract value exceeds $100,000 and the company employs 10 or more individuals. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination to the district's Central Warehouse at 363 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents, though the district will consider multi-year proposals and retains discretion to terminate after the first year without penalty or discontinue agreements with 30 days' written notice. Vendors must designate a primary contact representative, provide cash discount information for ten-day and thirty-day payment terms, and confirm acceptance of the district's general terms and conditions including facsimile order acceptance and credit card payment capabilities.