Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets

The Ohio Department of Development's Office of Information Technology has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ #DEV25OIT19) for procurement of seven Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets and associated accessories, scheduled for acquisition between March 3 and March 18, 2025. The specific procurement includes seven Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets with 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1240U processors, Windows 11 Pro, 16GB DDR5 Memory, 256GB SSD storage, 12" Touch 1200 nits display, and 5G capability. Accompanying the tablets are seven Dell Keyboards and seven Dell 35.6 Wh 2-Cell Lithium-Ion Replacement Batteries. The technical specifications indicate robust computing requirements with comprehensive connectivity options. The RFQ requires vendors to submit detailed quotes by March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with the procurement including ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite service for three years and Dell Limited Hardware Warranty for the initial year.

This procurement is specifically designated as an MBE Set-Aside Procurement Opportunity, which means only State of Ohio certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) vendors are eligible to respond. The Department of Development is identified as a tax-exempt government entity, and vendors must reference applicable contract details on quotes and invoices. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves seven high-performance rugged tablets with comprehensive support services, suggesting a potential investment in the mid-to-high five-figure range. The MBE set-aside requirement indicates a strategic approach to supporting diverse business participation in state technology procurement. The specialized nature of the rugged tablets, designed for demanding environments, suggests these devices will be deployed in mission-critical operational settings within the Ohio state government infrastructure.