PCS RFP 2026-tech-002

Pender County Schools Purchasing Department is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 2026-TECH-002 for 165 interactive displays, mobile stands, Chromebox units, and accessories, with sealed bids due November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and public bid opening on November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. The solicitation carries no set-aside or local-vendor preference; it states only that the procurement encourages participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled business enterprises. The opportunity's jurisdiction field lists Person County (FIPS 37145), while the attached solicitation is issued by Pender County Schools.

The request covers 165 units each of 75-inch interactive displays, mobile stands, ASUS Chromebox 5a units with specified configurations, touch keyboards, and power strips with minimum 10-foot cords. The solicitation names reference models (Newline TT-7526QULT, EPR8A50500-SQR, and Logitech 920-007119) and accepts "or equivalent" products. Bidders that propose functional equivalents must provide complete item descriptions and clearly identify any deviations from specifications. All equipment must be new and delivered no later than March 31, 2027, transported FOB Burgaw, North Carolina, with shipping included in the bid price. Bidders must complete sexual offender registry checks for all contractual personnel, maintain worker's compensation and general liability coverage, and certify compliance with state tax collection requirements and non-debarment provisions.

Bidders must submit unit prices and a lump-sum price. Bids remain valid for 45 days from the bid opening unless otherwise specified. Payment is net 30 after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later, with applicable North Carolina sales tax invoiced separately. Award goes to the lowest and best bid, judged on price, quality, bidder reputation and performance capabilities, conformity with specifications, and suitability for intended use. The district reserves the right to award to a single bidder for all items or to award by individual item or group of items.