Tablets/2-in-1 Devices

The State of California, through the Department of General Services Procurement Division, is seeking proposals for a mandatory statewide contract to provide Tablets and 2-in-1 Devices for the state and participating local governmental agencies. The solicitation covers four product categories: standard tablets, rugged tablets, standard 2-in-1 devices, and rugged 2-in-1 devices, with specific technical requirements including minimum 7-inch touch screen displays, dual-core processors, 4-8 GB RAM, and 32-64 GB storage. Bidders must submit proposals for one of eight Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Silos: Apple, Dell, Getac, HP, Microsoft, Panasonic, Samsung, or an Open Silo for non-listed manufacturers. The RFP requires vendors to provide comprehensive solutions including devices, accessories, peripherals, warranty and maintenance services, and value-added services such as asset tagging, installation, imaging, and deployment logistics. Evaluation criteria will be based on a Total Score of 1,000 points, with 150 points for Customer Reference Scores and 850 points for Cost Scores. Key dates include a mandatory Bidders Conference on January 22, 2026, a final question deadline of February 2, 2026, and proposal submissions due by February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, with specific incentives for Small Businesses (5 percent preference), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) participants. Bidders must provide three customer references valued at or above $50,000 from similar product sales within the past five years and demonstrate compliance with various state certification requirements, including Iran Contracting Act, Civil Rights Laws, and Federal Debarment certifications. Historical spend data indicates approximately $41.1 million in expenditures over the previous four-year contract period. The resulting contracts will have an initial three-year term with two optional one-year extension periods, with contractors required to maintain electronic catalogs, provide customer service during standard business hours, and submit monthly reporting on contract usage and local government incentive fees. Contractors must accept orders from state departments and local governmental agencies, with delivery completed within 30 calendar days of order receipt, and must offer a 1.25 percent local agency sales incentive fee.