Pender County Schools is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of 165 interactive 75‑inch displays, mobile stands, ASUS Chromebox units, touch keyboards, and power strips to be delivered by March 31 2027. Bidders must submit a single sealed bid package by 4:00 PM EST on November 16 2026; bids will be opened publicly on November 18 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest‑and‑best compliant bid, with evaluation based on price, quality, reputation, conformance to specifications, and suitability for intended use. All items must be new, meet detailed technical specifications (4K UHD, Wi‑Fi 6, HDMI 2.1, etc.), and be shipped FOB Burgaw, NC with transportation prepaid. The purchasing department requires compliance with recycling, insurance, and background‑check policies, and the successful vendor must be able to provide performance bonds if requested.
• Quantity: 165 interactive displays, 165 mobile stands, 165 Chromeboxes, 165 touch keyboards, 165 power strips.
• Technical specs include 4K UHD, infrared touch, Android 16 platform, Wi‑Fi 6/6E, HDMI 2.1, USB‑C Power Delivery, dual 20 W speakers, etc.
• Delivery deadline: no later than March 31 2027.
• Bid submission deadline: November 16 2026, 4:00 PM EST (sealed, mailed to Purchasing Dept., 925 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw, NC 28425).
• Evaluation criteria: price, quality, vendor reputation, specification conformity, suitability.
• Mandatory compliance: recycling content, insurance limits, background checks, and potential performance bond.