Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3170036059
Smith County School District Solicits Bids for Chromebooks, Licenses, and Accessories with White Glove Service
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
3170036059
NAICS
423430
Smith County School District in Mississippi is seeking bids for a large-scale Chromebook deployment for K-12 use. - Government Buyer: - Smith County School District, Central Office, Raleigh, MS - Contact: Robert Miles, Purchasing Agent - Products Requested: - 600 HP 11-inch Chromebooks with MediaTek 520 2.05GHz 8-Core processors, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and 11.6-inch non-touch displays (or approved equivalents) - 570 Google Chrome OS Management Console Licenses (Academic) - 570 UZBL Rugged Hard Shell Air Style Cases (for HP Chromebook) - Services Requested: - White glove service: pre-loading Chrome licenses, installing cases, attaching asset tags, and providing an Excel spreadsheet with serial and asset tag numbers - Configuration, installation, and training for the district IT department - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new and sourced from authorized resellers; no grey market or used equipment accepted - Minimum three-year manufacturer warranty required - All devices must be delivered, installed, and configured by the specified deadline - Pricing will be determined via an electronic reverse auction - OEMs Highlighted: - HP (Chromebooks) - Google (Chrome OS Management Console) - UZBL (Rugged Cases)
Description
The Smith County Board of Education of Raleigh, Mississippi is soliciting bids for the acquisition of Chromebooks through an Electronic Reverse Auction Process. The procurement includes approximately 600 new Chromebooks with a possibility of an additional 100 units depending on funding availability. The Chromebooks must meet specified technical requirements including HP 11 inch MediaTek processors, Chrome OS licenses, rugged cases, and a three-year manufacturer warranty. The awarded vendor will be responsible for asset tagging, installation of cases, and delivery by September 1, 2026. Bids will be accepted electronically and pricing will be submitted during the reverse auction event on July 9, 2026.