Description
The State of Vermont’s Department of Buildings and General Services is soliciting bids for a five‑year, statewide contract to supply a broad array of computer‑peripheral hardware to state agencies and political subdivisions. Vendors must be able to deliver items up to $25,000 per transaction within 1‑2 days, maintain a real‑time pricing portal, meet Energy‑Star and NIST security standards, and provide quarterly reporting and annual performance meetings. The contract is a sealed‑bid RFP with a submission deadline of October 15 2026.
• Scope includes cables, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, UPS, networking gear, storage devices, and related accessories (excluding toner, paper, software, and certain excluded items).
• Vendors must support electronic purchase orders and purchase‑card payments, provide a 30‑day return policy, and offer at least a one‑year manufacturer warranty.
• Compliance requirements cover environmental (Energy Star, recycled content), domestic‑content preferences, and cybersecurity (NIST SP 800‑53).