CTE Lenovo desktops

Pitt County Schools is requesting sealed bids for 133 Lenovo ThinkStation P3 W880 desktop computers (or equivalent) and 133 Lenovo 24-inch LCD monitors (or equivalent) under an IFB, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at 1717 West Fifth Street, Greenville, North Carolina. The procurement must be approved under North Carolina State Contract 204A — a mandatory cooperative-purchasing vehicle that filters eligible bidders.

Desktop specifications require Windows 11 Education (64-bit), minimum 16GB memory, 512GB SSD storage, Intel i7/Ultra 7 11th generation or newer processors at 2GHz or faster, and Nvidia RTX A400 GPU with 4GB VRAM minimum. Monitors must be 24 inches or larger with 1080p resolution or greater. All equipment must be new, not remanufactured or used, and must include keyboard, mouse, and power cables. Extended warranty coverage through August 2031 is required, with component coverage details, repair depot access, and on-site technician availability specified in proposals.

Bidders must provide three references from public school districts of similar size within the last three years. Pricing must include all applicable taxes and shipping costs, FOB. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder using evaluation criteria including price, quality, reputation, specification conformity, delivery schedule, intended use suitability, warranty coverage, prior vendor experience, and network compatibility. Pitt County Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to a single bidder on all items, or make separate awards by item or item group. Offers remain valid for 45 days from the bid opening date. Bidders must comply with the Iran Divestment Act certification and all applicable state and federal requirements. Bid tabulations will be available on the North Carolina Department of Administration website within five working days of opening.