Student Laptops

The Glascock County Board of Education in Georgia is soliciting bids for the procurement of up to 200 brand-new, factory-sealed Windows-based laptops for student deployment. The solicitation, identified as PE-55099-NONST-2027-000000002, was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of October 2, 2026. Preferred hardware brands include Dell or HP, and vendors must provide a manufacturer's letter of authorization to sell the products. All units must be delivered FOB Destination to Gibson, Georgia, within 45 days of the purchase order issuance. Technical requirements specify a minimum of an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB M.2 SSD, and Windows 11 Pro (64-bit), with a display size of 14 or 15.6 inches and a minimum one-year hardware service warranty. Because the procurement is supported by a restricted grant, there is a strict funding ceiling requiring a maximum average cost of 420 dollars per unit, fully loaded, including shipping and administrative fees. Bidders must provide a pricing matrix for quantities of 75, 100, 150, and 200 units. The school district is tax-exempt and reserves the right to award the contract in part or in total based on the best interest of the district.