Technology Buyback and Asset Recovery

The contract titled Technology Buyback and Asset Recovery authorizes the secure collection, data sanitization, and responsible resale or recycling of outdated IT equipment—including computers, tablets, and associated peripherals—from public schools within Connecticut. The project emphasizes strict data security protocols to ensure all sensitive information is permanently erased in compliance with industry standards, with final disposition of assets either through remarketing or certified environmental recycling. Participation is limited to qualified subcontractors capable of handling the full lifecycle of retired technology, from logistical pickup to documentation of destruction or reuse. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with proposals due by August 13, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 561990 for other support services. The procuring entity is DAS Procurement under the State of Connecticut, with performance expected statewide across school districts. While no specific set-aside classification is indicated, interested parties must respond through the official CTSource portal, and the terms implicitly require adherence to state and federal regulations governing electronic waste, data privacy, and government procurement practices.