Interactive display project

Caldwell County Schools is requesting bids on 46 units of 75-inch interactive display panels with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. North Carolina resident bidders may qualify for a price-matching preference under Executive Order #50, allowing them to match the lowest nonresident bidder's price if within 5 percent or $10,000, whichever is less.

All equipment must be new (not refurbished) and feature native Google EDLA certification, Android 13 or higher, 4K UHD resolution, 8GB RAM minimum, 64GB storage minimum, IR touch technology with 40 points of touch, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and embedded 20W speakers. Units must include a flat wall mount with 800x400 VESA mount pattern. Bidders must be authorized sellers, resellers, or distributors with documentation of authorization provided at submission.

Panels are to be delivered directly to schools within Caldwell County with lift gate service required; delivery must be completed within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt. The contract includes an option for additional quantities at the set price if funding permits through June 30, 2027. All pricing must include shipping, applicable taxes, and other charges, itemized separately on the bid form.

Successful bidders must carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $500,000 combined single limit, worker's compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance. Payment terms are net 30 days of invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. A 1.75 percent transaction fee applies to all purchase orders issued through the Statewide E-Procurement Service. Bidder offers must remain valid for 45 days from the bid opening date. Proposals are due to Michelle Brittain at Caldwell County Schools, 1914 Hickory Boulevard SW, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.