Staff Laptops

Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPS) in Brown County, Wisconsin, is seeking to procure 2,000 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 6 laptops through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process designated as Q2526-10. The laptops will feature Core Ultra 5 225U Processors, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, 13.3" WUXGA Touch Screen, and comprehensive security features including infrared facial recognition cameras, fingerprint readers, and an integrated pen. Specific requirements include OEM Windows 11 Operating System with Ready To Provision (RTP) Image and custom BIOS settings pre-installed from the factory. The procurement involves white glove services mandating asset tagging, green packaging, and the provision of a detailed inventory spreadsheet with asset tags and serial numbers before device delivery. Proposals are due by January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST through the Bonfire Hub portal, with vendor selection based on a scoring methodology of 90 points for cost and 10 points for prior positive experience with the District. The District plans to purchase the first 1,000 devices following board approval in February 2026, with delivery required by March 2026, and the remaining 1,000 devices to be purchased in July 2026.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with Wisconsin state law, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 per occurrence Commercial General Liability, and adhere to federal and state requirements such as FERPA, COPPA, and Section 508 accessibility standards. The contract allows GBAPS to cancel at any time with 60 days' written notice or without penalty due to non-appropriation of funds. Vendors are required to provide Hardware IDs for integration into Microsoft InTune device management systems and must submit a notarized Affidavit of Non-Collusion with their proposal. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves purchasing 2,000 laptops with advanced specifications and white glove services, suggesting a significant investment. Payment terms indicate that invoices will be processed within 30 days of receipt and acceptance of delivered goods. The primary contact for this procurement is Jake Alverson, who can be reached at jalverson@gbaps.org or (920) 391-6783.