Teacher Laptop Replacement

The Puyallup School District is seeking to replace approximately 1,200 laptops between February and December 2014. The winning bidder will be able to deliver the computers based on individual orders of approximately 400 units. The evaluation criteria for this contract include specifications of computers (30%), results of field test (30%), cost (35%), and completeness of proposal (5%). The contract was awarded to Hewlett Packard. Some key features of the contract include: • The laptops must meet certain specifications, including performance and durability • The laptops will be delivered to the District's Information Technology Center • The contract includes a cost component, including the cost of replacing accessories if existing HP inventory is incompatible • The contract was awarded based on a competitive bidding process