VISD Chromebook Refresh

Download the RFP HERE

• Release date: May 28th, 2019
• Last day for clarifying questions: June 10th, 2019
• Closing date: 5:00 p.m. June 14th, 2019
• Bid award announcement: No later than June 30, 2019

Q: What chipset is preferred?
A: VISD prefers Intel chip sets.

Q: Regarding the 3 year warranty – did you have any specifics you’re looking for in the warranty? E.G. accidental damage, theft loss, spare parts, etc…
A: Accidental damage, failed parts (e.g. bad mobo, port, hinge, keyboard)

Q: Regarding the Securly bundled pricing – what specifically where you looking at for their services? Just web-filtering or upgraded services?
A: Web-filtering, classroom management, self-harm, parent notification (please itemize separately)

Q: Did you have a Google Auto Update (AUE) for the devices?
A: Google AUE 2025 or beyond

Q: Will these devices be going home with students or staying at school in carts?
A: Devices stay in carts at school.

Q: Did you have a preference on brand? Lenovo, Dell, HP, etc
A: We do not have a preference though many of our units have been ASUS. We do prefer that the devices be intended to be worked on by our staff e.g. they should have serviceable parts.

Q: For the charging carts – is smart charging a must have?
A: Yes

Q: Will you consider a chromebook that has a 2 cell battery rather than a 4 cell?

A: No

Q: Will you consider a chromebook that is openbox?

A: No

Q: Do you prefer the carts to ship pre-wired with USB-c adapters, or to use the chargers that ship with the Chromebooks in the carts?

A: Feel free to bid both.

Q: Will you accept the Lenovo 100e Media Tek processor?

A: You may bid mediatek