CHROMEBOOKS

Henderson County Public Schools in North Carolina is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) #2025-12 for the procurement of Chromebooks and associated technology licenses. The solicitation seeks to acquire 2,408 Acer Chromebook 511 C736 non-touch units and 324 Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R756T touch units, along with 2,732 Google Chrome Education Upgrade licenses. Technical specifications require 2-year extended service warranties, specific RAM and storage configurations, Intel processors, robust connectivity options, and MIL-STD-810H certification. Sealed bids must be submitted by 3:00 PM EST on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to the district's Administration Building, with delivery timelines specified as 30 days for non-touch units and 60 days for touch units after purchase order receipt. The contract term covers normal requirements through June 30, 2025, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities. The procurement allows for potential quantity adjustments based on budgeted funds, and Henderson County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any bid for any or no reason.

The school district explicitly encourages participation from small, minority, disabled, and woman-owned businesses, with a procurement policy that emphasizes non-discrimination based on race, ethnic origin, sex, or disability. Interested vendors can obtain RFQ documents by contacting Purchasing Agent Joni Huchzermeier via email at jdhuchzermeier@hcpsnc.org. The bid requires all-inclusive pricing with shipping charges incorporated into unit prices, and the Google Chrome Education Upgrade licenses include comprehensive support features such as on-demand technical support, a Google for Education Audit, professional collaboration access, and one year of Little SIS for Classroom. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple technology units and licenses, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The award is contingent upon vendor compliance with local and state procurement laws, specifications, and the district's terms and conditions, with an emphasis on equal opportunity and competitive bidding.