Supply of Desktop Workstations with Dedicated Graphics Cards

Barrow County Schools is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of approximately 85 desktop workstations equipped with dedicated graphics cards, with the potential to purchase more or fewer units depending on final costs and district needs. The contract, valued between 150,000 and 250,000 dollars, is a firm-fixed-price arrangement, emphasizing the purchase of new desktops and components through authorized manufacturer channels, with a preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States, especially when federal funding is involved. The specifications require high-performance hardware, including Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processors, 32GB of RAM, 512GB M.2 storage, and an RTX 4060 8GB graphics card, with operating systems limited to Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise editions. The district favors devices capable of supporting multiple monitors and utilizing Microsoft Autopilot for device management via Intune, with vendors required to specify their capability to provide such enrollment services. The solicitation details the submission process, including the necessity for vendors to provide proof of authorization to sell the specified products, specify any purchase quantity limits, and outline estimated shipping timelines along with potential delays. Proposals must be valid for 90 days post-bid opening and submitted electronically by May 16, 2025, with confirmation of receipt via email. The district retains the right to accept all, some, or none of the bids based on best interest and available funds, and proposals received after the deadline will be rejected once the bid opening commences. Additional requirements include detailed component breakdowns, adherence to federal procurement regulations, and the submission of a Vendor Response Page as the first page of the bid response.