Desktop Computer Bid 2023

The Village of Schaumburg, Illinois, located in Cook County, is seeking sealed bids for a desktop computer procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-IFB-072. The procurement targets one hundred (100) new Lenovo M70q Tiny Form Factor desktop computers with specific technical specifications, including an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-12400T Processor, Windows 11 Professional 64-Bit, 16GB memory, and 512GB Solid State Drive. Bidders must be an Authorized Lenovo Reseller and will be required to provide additional accessories such as a standard US USB keyboard, USB optical mouse, vertical stand, and a minimum of two display ports. The bid includes a mandatory five-year manufacturer warranty with next business day, on-site service for parts and labor. Electronic submissions must be made through the Village's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by August 11, 2023, at 10:00 am, with a deadline for questions set for August 9, 2023. The Village reserves the right to add or remove components and will not accept refurbished equipment.

The procurement requires bidders to provide bid security of 10% of the total bid price and comply with various state regulations, including the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Act and Illinois Human Rights Act. Vendors must also provide a drug-free workplace certification. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified Lenovo Resellers who can meet the technical and regulatory requirements. The computers will be delivered F.O.B. to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center in Schaumburg, with the expectation of full compliance with specified technical and warranty specifications. Although a precise budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves the purchase of 100 desktop computers with comprehensive technical requirements, suggesting a significant municipal technology investment. The bid represents a strategic technology refresh for the Village of Schaumburg's municipal departments, focusing on standardized, high-performance computing equipment.