The Puyallup School District issued a request for proposal (RFP) for student 1:1 devices, with the goal of providing students with a device that would supplement and enhance their blended learning experience. The RFP included requirements for the device, such as digital ink capability, a powered digitizer or non-powered stylus, and palm rejection. The contract was awarded to Lenovo (United States) Inc. for their Yoga 11e device, which met the requirements of the RFP. The contract has a start date of April 1, 2017, and an end date of March 31, 2018, with the option to renew annually for up to three years.
• The device must have a replaceable battery and be able to connect to Wi-Fi within the 802.11ac standard and dual antenna.
• The device must have a minimum of 1 USB 3.0 port or higher that can support peripherals.
• The device must have a keyboard that is robust and not fragile, and must be able to detach or have a 360-style keyboard.
• The device must have a screen size of at least 11.1 inches and a resolution of 1024x768 or higher.
• The device must be able to connect to wireless display protocols/Miracast.
• The device must be willing to have the devices laser engraved with the school logo without voiding the warranty.
• The device must be willing to provide accidental damage coverage/detail warranty separately.