Temple ISD Staff and Student Devices (Purchasing Cooperative Quotes)

Temple Independent School District (TISD) is seeking cooperative quotes for the procurement of staff and student devices through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ-005-26) process. The district requires 182 ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen6 laptops, 10 Lenovo ThinkCenter M75Q Gen 5 tiny desktop computers, 2,250 Acer Chromebook 511 laptops, and 73 Vivacity Tech charging carts with 30-unit capacity. All items must be new and not refurbished. Vendors must hold current contracts with one of fifteen specified purchasing cooperatives, including Allied States Cooperative, Buyboard-TASB, and Sourcewell. The procurement is open to vendors meeting specific cooperative contract requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026, with questions accepted until January 16, 2026, and final submissions due by January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time through the Bonfire procurement portal. Evaluation criteria will include vendor reputation, past performance, quality of goods, total long-term cost, and vendor location in Texas.

The procurement has several notable restrictions and considerations for potential respondents. Only vendors with active contracts through the listed purchasing cooperatives may submit proposals, effectively limiting competition to pre-approved suppliers. The District reserves the right to award to a single vendor, multiple vendors, or on a line-item basis. Pricing must remain firm for 120 calendar days, with potential for contract renewal for up to two additional one-year terms. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including vendor certification, EDGAR compliance certification, and warranty information. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the District shows a preference for Texas-based vendors, with additional consideration given to companies employing at least 500 persons in the state. Payment terms are Net 30 days via Electronic Funds Transfer, with the contract award contingent upon funding availability and no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities.