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Would the District accept responses bidding using the existing Texas DIR as the preferred contract or as alternates, the NCPA or the MHEC contracts in lieu of the Terms and Conditions of the RFP?
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We would like the District Terms.
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12/16/2022 12:22:26 PM (CT)
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Why is there a line item for quantity 1 vs a larger quantity? Is the quantity 1 for a Try & Buy unit or is it just for pricing purposes?
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This solicitation is for one year so the unit cost is for subsequent orders throughout the year.
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12/16/2022 11:47:55 AM (CT)
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Will warehousing be needed? If so, does this require a liftgate? Depalletize? Inside delivery to one room or multiple rooms? Package removal?
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The delivery will be made to one location.
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12/16/2022 11:46:55 AM (CT)
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Do you require a dedicated GPU or is a Integrated GPU acceptable?
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Integrated GPU is acceptable.
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12/16/2022 11:46:25 AM (CT)
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For the Micro Computer, the Intel 10th Gen i5-10500 is EOL. Is the Intel 12th Gen i5-12500T an acceptable substitute?
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Yes, as long as the CPU meets or exceeds the specification.
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12/16/2022 11:46:03 AM (CT)
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Due to the short gap between the question deadline and the submission deadline, would the District extend the submission deadline to January 17th, 2023? This would allow time to review and ask last minute questions and make changes if needed.
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We will look into this and issue an addendum if an extension is granted.
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12/16/2022 11:45:24 AM (CT)
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For the micro computer, you are requesting (1) USB 3.0 and (4) USB 2.0. Will you accept a device that has a total of (5) USB 3.0 or is there a specific need for the 2.0?
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We will accept the deviation. Please make sure when you submit your response you clearly list this as a deviation to our specifications.
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12/15/2022 02:56:36 PM (CT)
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On the specifications, I noticed you were only asking for a 3 year warranty for the desktop and micro computers, but on the financing, you asked for 4 years. Do you want the term of the finance agreement to match the term of the warranties?
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No
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12/14/2022 03:39:08 PM (CT)
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Are you a bank qualified district?
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Yes.
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Submitted
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12/13/2022 12:43:46 PM (CT)
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Do you currently have a Microsoft Shape the Future certificate that can be provided?
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Yes, I will issue an addendum to upload the letter.
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12/13/2022 09:33:46 AM (CT)
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