Tablets/2-in-1 Devices

The State of California is seeking proposals from qualified firms to establish a mandatory statewide contract for the provision of tablets and 2-in-1 devices to the state and participating local governmental agencies. The contract will have a term of three years, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. The selected bidder will be required to provide quality products at the lowest price available and will be the primary point of contact for warehousing, customer service, data collection, reporting, and timely distribution. Key requirements include proposed products, value-added services, electronic catalog/contract website, and warranty/maintenance. • Mandatory requirements include proposed products, value-added services, electronic catalog/contract website, and warranty/maintenance. • Non-mandatory requirements include recyclable packaging, trade-in program, and take-back program. • The contract will include options for installation, training, and support. • The state reserves the right to select the form of payment for all procurements. • The contractor will be required to submit reports on a monthly basis, including a contract usage report, local governmental agencies incentive fee, and small business (SB)/disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation report.