Panasonic Toughbooks

The County of Butte is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB 18‑27) to purchase fourteen Panasonic TOUGHBOOK FZ‑56 laptops, each meeting detailed technical specifications, together with optional 5‑year and 3‑year protection‑plus warranties. Bids must be submitted by September 3, 2026, with questions due by August 26, 2026. Delivery is required to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in Oroville, CA. The contract will be awarded via purchase order; no partial deliveries are accepted unless otherwise noted. Local suppliers receive a 2 % price preference for purchases between $5,000 and $25,000. • Quantity: 14 units of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK FZ‑56 (SKU FZ56BZ021BM) • Required specs: Core Ultra 5 235H, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD with TCG Opal encryption, 14‑in FHD gloved‑touch screen, Intel Arc Graphics 140T, TPM 2.0, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth, stylus, 3‑year limited warranty, dock compatibility, etc. • Additional items: 14 units of 5‑year Protection Plus warranty, 14 units of 3‑year Protection Plus warranty (prices to be quoted separately) • Delivery location: Butte County Sheriff’s Office, 5 Gillick Way, Oroville, CA 95965 (Attn: Brigette Tribble) • Bid submission: sealed envelope, FOB destination, price must be valid for at least 30 days, cash discounts only if ≥15 days (e.g., 2 % 15 Net 30) • Evaluation factors: price, quality, compliance with specifications, supplier reputation, local preference discount (if applicable) • Contact for questions/bids: Samantha Skinner, Phone (530) 552‑3482, Email [email protected]