INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PROJECT 2026

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Mar 6, 2026
Due:	Mar 16, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	59 - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	157-140032026
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BID No. 157-140032026

BIDDER: __________________________________________________

Caldwell County Schools

1914 Hickory Blvd., SW

Lenoir, North Carolina 28645

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NO. 157-140032026

Bids will be publicly opened: March 16, 2026

Contract Type: Purchase

Refer ALL Inquiries to: Michelle Brittain Commodity: Interactive Display Project

Telephone No. 828-728-8407, Ext. 140152

E-Mail: mbrittain@caldwellschools.com

(See page 2 for mailing instructions.)

Using Agency Name: Caldwell County Schools

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Due to the nature of this Request for Proposals, sealed quotes are required. Proposals, subject to the conditions made a part

hereof, will be received at this office (Caldwell County Schools, Attn: Michelle Brittain, 1914 Hickory Blvd, SW, Lenoir,

North Carolina, 28645) until 10:00 a.m. on the day of opening, March 16, 2026, and then opened, for furnishing and delivering

the commodity as described herein. Refer to page 2 for proper mailing instructions.

Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form.

Please review the new additions to the Instructions for Proposals, which are found in new paragraphs 22 (“Confidentiality of Bids,” which

prohibits certain types of communications during the procurement process and any violation of this provision may subject offeror’s quote to

disqualification) and 23 (Executive Order #50-Price-Matching Preference); and review the changes to paragraphs 15 (Award of Contract)

and 19 (Protest Procedures) in the Instructions for Proposals, which are required to implement Executive Order 50.

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request for Proposals, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or

all items upon which prices are offered, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein. By executing this offer, I certify that

this quote is submitted competitively and without collusion, that none of our officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has

been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S.

143-59.2), and that we are not an ineligible vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1. False certification is a Class I felony.

Failure to execute/sign quote prior to submittal shall render quote invalid. Late quotes are not acceptable.

BIDDER:.

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE

TOLL FREE TEL. NO

NUMBER:

(800)

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITEM #21):

N.C.G.S. § 133-32 and Executive Order 24 prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee of any gift from anyone with a contract

with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of any response in this procurement, you attest, for your

entire organization and its employees or agents, that you are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any

employees of your organization.

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

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BID No. 157-140032026

BIDDER: __________________________________________________

Offer valid for 45 days from date of bid opening unless otherwise stated here: ____ days (See Instructions to Bidders, Item 5). Prompt Payment

Discount: _______ % __________________ days.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID

If any or all parts of this bid are accepted by the State of North Carolina, an authorized representative of the Division of Purchase and

Contract shall affix their signature hereto and this document and the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders, special terms and

conditions specific to this Invitation for Bids, the specifications, and the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions shall

then constitute the written agreement between the parties. A copy of this acceptance will be forwarded to the successful bidder(s).

FOR CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS USE ONLY

Offer accepted and contract awarded this ____ day of _____________________, 20_____, as indicated on attached certification,

by _____________________________________________ (Authorized representative of Caldwell County Schools).

In an effort to support the sustainability efforts of the State of North Carolina we solicit your cooperation in this effort.

It is desirable that all responses meet the following requirements:

• All copies are printed double sided.

• All submittals and copies are printed on recycled paper with a minimum post-consumer content of 30% and

indicate this information accordingly on the response.

• Unless absolutely necessary, all bids and copies should minimize or eliminate use of non-recyclable or non re-

usable materials such as plastic report covers, plastic dividers, vinyl sleeves, and GBC binding. Three-ringed

binders, glued materials, paper clips, and staples are acceptable.

• Materials should be submitted in a format which allows for easy removal and recycling of paper materials.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Mail only one fully executed quote document, unless otherwise instructed, and only one

quote per envelope. Address envelope and insert quote number as shown below: It is the responsibility of the offeror to

have the quote in this office by the specified time and date of opening.

DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE

QUOTE NO. 157-140032026

Caldwell County Schools

Attn: Michelle Brittain

1914 Hickory Blvd., SW

Lenoir, North Carolina 28645

DELIVERED BY ANY OTHER MEANS

QUOTE NO. 157-140032026

Caldwell County Schools

Attn: Michelle Brittain

1914 Hickory Blvd., SW

Lenoir, North Carolina 28645

TABULATIONS: Verbal tabulations of quotes and award information can be obtained by calling the purchaser listed on

the first page of this document. Tabulations will be available upon request no earlier than 9:00 a.m. on the first working

day following the date of opening. Requests for lengthy or written tabulations cannot be honored.

TRANSPORTATION CHARGES: Proposals are to include any and all shipping, freight, or delivery charges.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 50 (PRICE-MATCHING PREFERENCE):

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-59 (G.S. § 143-59) and Executive Order No. 50 issued by Governor

Perdue on February 17, 2010, entitled “Enhanced Purchasing Opportunities for North Carolina Businesses,” a price-

matching preference may be given to North Carolina resident bidders on contracts for the purchase of goods. This

preference will allow a qualified North Carolina resident bidder to match the price of the lowest responsible nonresident

bidder, if the North Carolina resident bidder’s price is within five percent (5%) or $10,000, whichever is less, of the

nonresident bidder’s price. If the resident bidder requests and qualifies for the price-matching preference, the

resident bidder will first be offered the contract award and will have three (3) business days to accept or decline

the award based on the lowest responsible nonresident bidder’s price.

Executive Order #50 applies to procurements from the Governor’s Office, Cabinet Agencies (i.e., Administration,

Commerce, Correction, Crime Control and Public Safety, Cultural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources,

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BID No. 157-140032026

BIDDER: __________________________________________________

Health and Human Services, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Revenue, and Transportation), Universities

and Community Colleges and all procurements handled by the Division of Purchase and Contract. All other State

Agencies are encouraged to implement the requirements of the Executive Order #50 and vendors should contact these

State Agencies to determine whether they have adopted and implemented Executive Order #50.

DELIVERY:

The successful bidder will complete delivery within ____60_____ consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase

order, unless otherwise stated here: _________ days. Delivery will be made from _____________________________

(City and State). Caldwell County Schools reserves the right to consider the delivery time offered as a factor in the award

of the contract.

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BID No. 157-140032026

BIDDER: __________________________________________________

Bid Form on Page 5

Request for Proposals No. 157-140032026

RFP Name: Interactive Display

Proposal Specifications:

Item Description

Screen Size: 75"

• Includes Native Google EDLA Certification w\ Google Play Store capability

• Camera Module Capable via USB-C on top of panel

• Embedded 20W Speakers

• IR Touch Technology

• Android 13 or higher Embedded

• Resolution: 4K UHD

• USB Type-C on Front I/O with 65W Power

• Better Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6

• Ethernet 1Gb/s capability

• Minimum of 40 Points of Touch

• 178 Degree Viewing Angle

• RAM: 8GB minimum

• Cloud management via Viso Radix MDM

• Storage Minimum 64GB

• Airplay, Miracast and chromecast connectivity via DisplayNote Technology

• Flat wall mount included

• 800x400 VESA Mount Pattern

• Panels must be delivered to various schools(within Caldwell County, NC) directly, Lift Gate

Required, Numbers to each location to be noted after bid awarded

CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR 80 INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, WITH

OPTION FOR MORE QUANTITIES AT SET PRICE IF FUNDING ALLOWS UNTIL 6/30/2026.

INCLUDING CONFIGURATION AS LISTED ABOVE. MUST INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAX AND ALL

APPLICABLE CHARGES (SEE BID TABULATION SHEET, ALL CHARGES MUST BE LISTED

SEPARTELY.

EQUIPMENT MUST BE NEW - NO BIDS FOR REFURBISHED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

BIDDER MUST BE AN AUTHORIZED SELLER/ RESELLER / DISTRIBUTOR. PLEASE ATTACH

A COPY OF THAT AUTHORIZATION TO THIS BID WHEN SUBMITTING.

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BID No. 157-140032026

BIDDER: __________________________________________________

BIDDERS MUST USE FORM ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE WHEN SUBMITTING BID.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	157-140032026
Project Title:	INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PROJECT 2026
Description:	CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR 80 INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, WITH OPTION FOR MORE QUANTITIES AT SET PRICE IF FUNDING ALLOWS UNTIL 6/30/2026.
Opening Date:	3/16/2026 10:00 AM
Posted Date:	3/7/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CALDWELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 157-140032026	Department CALDWELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-03-16T10:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-06T17:37:24.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Components for information technology or broadcasting or telecommunications
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Michelle Brittain
Description CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR 80 INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, WITH OPTION FOR MORE QUANTITIES AT SET PRICE IF FUNDING ALLOWS UNTIL 6/30/2026.

INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PROJECT 2026

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