HCBOE Chromebooks RFQ

Habersham County School District in Georgia has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of 500 student Chromebooks with associated Google Chrome OS Management Console Licenses in Education Edition. The specified Chromebooks must meet minimum technical requirements including an 11.6-inch HD display, 8GB RAM, Intel N150 series processor, 64GB internal storage, 720p HD webcam, Wi-Fi 6 support, and USB-C charging, with the HP Chromebook Fortis G1i Education Edition serving as the functional equivalent. Each device must include chargers and cords, along with a one-year mail-in repair warranty. Vendors are required to submit direct purchase pricing without trade-in programs, applicable Georgia State contract numbers, Google Auto Update expiration dates, manufacturer specifications for exact models quoted, and shipping timelines from purchase order issuance. The RFQ process includes a requests for information deadline of May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and a proposals deadline of May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with all submissions directed to jrider@habershamschools.com. The district requests large quantity deliveries in multi-pack configurations to minimize packing materials and prefers clarification on whether the total order can be divided into multiple shipments over several weeks. Delivery will occur at a facility with a tractor-trailer height dock that does not require a lift gate truck, with pallets limited to single-height stacking, and the procurement does not include installation, deployment, or white-glove services.

The RFQ document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. No explicit award value or budget range is provided in the procurement documents. All questions, addenda, and answers will be posted to the Georgia Procurement website, ensuring transparency throughout the bidding process. Vendors interested in this opportunity should prepare comprehensive quotes that address all specified requirements and submission criteria to be considered for award by the stated May 27, 2026, deadline.