RFP 50% Replacement of all Student Chromebooks (Gr 3-12) in Support of the 2025 Bond (B06)

North East ISD is seeking proposals to replace approximately 50 % of its student Chromebooks for grades 3‑12 under the 2025 Bond (B06). Vendors must submit pricing for the devices, optional 3‑ or 4‑year accidental‑damage protection (ADP) warranties, and a possible 5‑year extended hardware warranty. The district allows a 90‑day firm pricing window, accepts substitute hardware of equal or greater functionality, and is open to optional hard‑shell cases. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the district’s e‑bidding platform by 9:00 AM CT on 29 Oct 2026. Questions must be submitted by 8:00 AM CT on 15 Oct 2026. The district will evaluate and award the contract within a few weeks after the deadline. • Replace ~50 % of student Chromebooks (estimated 15,000 units) • Provide optional ADP warranties (3‑ or 4‑year) and optional 5‑year extended warranty • Accept hardware substitutes and optional protective cases • Electronic submission required; paper bids also accepted • Pricing window: 90 days; no EPA clause • Award decision expected within weeks after 29 Oct 2026