RFQ # 27-23 Fortis G1m 11.6 Rugged Chromebook-HD-60 HZ & Google Chrome OS Education Mgmt Licenses

The Jones County School System is soliciting quotes under RFQ 27-23 for the procurement of 100 HP Fortis G1m 11.6 inch Rugged Chromebooks and 100 Google Chrome OS Management Console Education Licenses. The required hardware specifications include a 60Hz HD display, an octa-core ARM Cortex processor, 4 GB of memory, 32 GB of flash storage, and a jet black English keyboard. All goods must be delivered FOB Destination with inside delivery required, and suppliers are advised to coordinate deliveries to avoid school arrival and dismissal times. The award will be granted to a responsive and responsible supplier based on a weighted evaluation consisting of cost at 60 percent and the quality of the solution at 40 percent, with mandatory requirements serving as a pass-fail criterion. Proposals must be submitted as separate technical and cost volumes by November 7, 2026, and must include several mandatory certifications, including a certificate of non-collision, tax compliance forms, and a district certification form. Payment is issued after final inspection and acceptance by a JCSS authorized representative, with prompt payment discounts available for payments made within thirty days. Suppliers are also required to adhere to strict confidentiality standards and perform background checks for any personnel working on school property.