Chromebook Charging Carts

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Due:	Jan 30, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	200-CARTS-01302026-CR
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BID No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR

BIDDER:

Johnston County Public Schools

Purchasing Department

INVITATION FOR BIDS NO.

200-CARTS-01302026-CR

Bids will be publicly opened:

JCPS Simpson Building

2320 US HWY 70 Business East

Smithfield, NC 27577

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm

Bids due by 12:00pm

Contract Type: Formal

Refer ALL Inquiries to:

Michelle Turnage

Commodity: Goods - Charging Carts

Telephone No: (919) 205-9050 Ext. 7069

E-Mail:

Using Agency Name:

MichelleTurnage@johnston.k12.nc.us

Johnston County Public Schools

(See page 4 for hand delivery and mailing instructions.)

BACKGROUND

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking bid proposals for 36 bay Chromebook “smart” USBC charging carts,

quantity of 53 carts & 2 USBC adapters per cart, quantity 106 (shipped to JCPs Warehouse). Specifications listed on page

6-8.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All sealed bids are required to be received by Johnston County Public Schools Purchasing Department located in the

Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577, RFP No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR, Attn:

Purchasing Department no later than 12:00pm (local time) on Friday, January 30, 2026.

All replies must reference RFP No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR and include Vendor Name.

NOTE: RFP No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR and Vendor Name, must be present and visible and clearly labeled on

the outer shipping envelope/package/container otherwise the bid may be rejected. Refer to page 4 for proper

mailing instructions and hand delivery instructions. USPS mail is automatically routed to our PO Box which

creates issues for large packages, do NOT use this method to send proposals.

Bids submitted via facsimile (FAX) machine, open, see through, or emailed in response to this request for proposal will

not be accepted. Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Late Bids will not be accepted and will be

considered nonresponsive.

Bidder Questions

All questions concerning this RFP, or any request for additional data or information must be submitted in writing via email

to Michelle Turnage at MichelleTurnage@johnston.k12.nc.us subject line must reference QUESTIONS RFP No.

200-CARTS-01302026-CR by 5:00pm on January 22, 2026

Responses to these questions will be provided no later than 12:00pm on January 23, 2026 via this LINK. JCPS will

make every effort to provide answers to questions within 24 hours of receiving the question via the Link provided.

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BID No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR

BIDDER:

Questions received after the timeframe provided to submit questions are not guaranteed to be answered. JCPS will make

every effort to answer any and all questions submitted.

ANTICIPATED TIMETABLE

Event

Responsibility

Post IFB

JCPS

Submit Written Questions to

Vendor

MichelleTurnage@johnston.k12.nc.us

Provide Responses to Questions at

this Link

JCPS

Submit Bids

Vendor

Bid Opening

JCPS

Date & Time

January 16, 2026

By 5:00pm on January 22, 2026

By 12:00pm on January 23, 2026

By 12:00pm on Friday, January 30, 2026

All sealed bids will be publicly opened on Friday,

January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm at Johnston County

Public Schools, Simpson Building, 2320 US HWY

70 Business East Smithfield, NC 27577

* Historically Underutilized Businesses are encouraged to bid

BIDDER’S LIST

Johnston County Public Schools desires to provide opportunities to responsible suppliers to do business with the school

system. This list is used to develop a mailing list for distribution of specifications, invitations to bid, and notice of other

competitive purchasing processes. If you wish to be added to JCPS Bidder’s list please fill out the form linked here and

submit it via email to purchasing@johnston.k12.nc.us

PUBLIC BID OPENING

The public bid opening will be held at 2:00pm at Johnston County Public Schools, Simpson Building, 2320 US HWY 70

Business East Smithfield, NC 27577. Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening but bidder presence is not required

and no weight or other consideration toward any award decision will be given to any bidder’s attendance or absence at

the bid opening. The time/date recorder located at JCPS Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East,

Smithfield, NC 27577 will be used to record the official time of receipt. Bids are due by 12:00pm on Friday, January 30,

2026.

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BID No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR

BIDDER:

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bids, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to

furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified

herein. By executing this bid, I certify that this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54), 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.

This submission is an attestation that the entity providing this response is in compliance with state and federal conflicts of

interest laws, including N.C.G.S. 14-234. Specifically, the entity attests that it is not owned by a Johnston County Board of

Education member or the spouse of a JCBOE Board member with more than a 10% ownership interest or other interest in

the entity such that, if selected, the entity would be a party to the contract, derive any income or commission directly from

the contract, or acquire property under the contract.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submission shall render bid invalid. Late bids are not acceptable.

BIDDER:

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO

(800)

HAS YOUR COMPANY BEEN DEBARRED, SUSPENDED EXCLUDED OR INELIGIBLE FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH EITHER THE STATE OR

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT? YES________

NO_________

TYPE OR PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

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BID No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR

BIDDER:

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

reusable 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.

HAND DELIVERY: An original bid document/proposal and a digital copy on a USB. Bids should be completely sealed,

address envelope, and include bid number. Hand deliver to Johnston County Public Schools Purchasing Department

located in the Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577 RFP No.

200-CARTS-01302026-CR, no later than 12:00P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026. Bids must be delivered between

Monday - Thursday from the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm and Fridays 8:00am - 4:00pm. JCPS is closed on the weekends.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Mail one original executed bid document/proposal and a digital copy on a USB. Bids should

be completely sealed, address envelope, and include bid number as shown below to Johnston County Public Schools

Purchasing Department located in the Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577 RFP

No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR, Attn: Purchasing Department, no later than 12:00P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026

USPS mail is automatically routed to our PO Box which creates issues for large packages, do NOT use this

method to send proposals.

Bidders are welcome to attend the bid opening but bidder presence is not required and no weight or other consideration

toward any award decision will be given to any bidder’s attendance or absence at the bid opening. The time/date recorder

located at JCPS Simpson’s Building at 2320 US HWY 70 Business East, Smithfield, NC 27577 will be used to record the

official time of receipt. The outside of the sealed envelope or package shall be marked RFP No.

200-CARTS-01302026-CR and include Vendor Name. It is the responsibility of the bidder to have the bid in this

office by the specified time and date.

BIDS CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER BIDS. EACH BID MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEALED PACKAGE AND

SHOULD NOT BE COMBINED TO RESPOND TO MORE THAN ONE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.

DELIVER TO:

Johnston County Public Schools

Simpson Building

Chromebook Charging Carts

Bid No.200-CARTS-01302026-CR

Attn: Purchasing Department

2320 US HWY 70 Business East

Smithfield, NC 27577

RFP Number and VENDOR NAME MUST BE

INDICATED

ON THE OUTER SHIPPING

PACKAGE/CONTAINER/ENVELOPE

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BID No. 200-CARTS-01302026-CR

BIDDER:

AWARD CRITERIA: As provided by statute, award will be based on the lowest and best bid most advantages to

Johnston County Public Schools as determined by consideration of:

1. Prices offered.

2. Conformity with specifications herein.

3. Quality of item(s) offered.

4. General reputation and performance capabilities of the bidder.

5. Service level, including affixing asset tags to devices and warranty agreement.

The right is reserved to award this contract to a single overall bidder on all items, or to make awards on the basis of

individual items or groups of items, whichever shall be considered to be most advantageous or to constitute its best

interest. Bidders should show unit prices, but are requested also to offer a lump sum price.

BID EVALUATION: Bids are requested on the items and/or equipment as hereinafter specified or like items similar in

design, function and performance. Johnston County Public School reserves the right to reject any bid on the basis of

function, compatibility with user requirements of utility as well as costs. Bidder(s) are cautioned that any/all information

furnished or not furnished on this bid may be used as a factor in determining the award of this contract.

An evaluation team will review the proposals using the following Award Criteria on this page and make a recommendation.

Please do not contact any JCPS staff member other than the designated contact person, by email only, regarding the

project contemplated under this IFB while the IFB is open to receiving bids. Once the deadline for bids has passed and

bids have been opened please refrain from contacting JCPS in regards to making corrections, clarifications, or alterations

to the bids submitted. JCPS will only take into consideration the bids submitted on or before the set date and time and no

changes will be accepted.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and discontinue the IFB process without

obligation or liability to any potential vendor.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to select the proposal(s) which in its sole judgment best meet the

news, services and cost of JCPS.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any one or more items of the proposal and/or waive

any irregularities or informalities in any proposal or in the proposal process.

Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to award more than one contract to one or more bidders if it is in the

best interest of Johnston County Public Schools.

JCPS will make decisions regarding evaluation of the proposal. JCPS also reserves the right to judge and determine

whether a request is compliant and has satisfactorily met the requirements of the IFB.

DEVIATIONS: Any deviations from specifications and requirements herein must be clearly pointed out by the bidder in

BLUE ink. Otherwise it will be considered that items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and

requirements, and successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Deviations must be explained in detail on an

attached sheet in BLUE ink. However, no implication is made that deviations will be acceptable. Bidder is advised that

the response (or lack thereof) on this question does not take precedence over specific responses or non-responses

provided elsewhere in this bid.

MAKE AND MODEL: Manufacturer’s name and model/catalog numbers used are for the purpose of identification and to

establish general quality level desired. Such references are not intended to be restrictive and comparable products of

other manufacturers will be considered. However, bidders are cautioned that any deviation from specifications must be

pointed out in their bid.

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

Solicitation Number:	200-CARTS-01302026-CR
Project Title:	Chromebook Charging Carts
Description:	Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking bid proposals for 36 bay Chromebook “smart” USBC charging carts, quantity of 53 carts & 2 USBC adapters per cart, quantity 106 (shipped to JCPs Warehouse).
Opening Date:	1/30/2026 12:00 PM
Posted Date:	1/17/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 200-CARTS-01302026-CR	Department JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-01-30T12:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-01-16T16:09:41.0000000Z	Commodity Code Computer accessories
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Cynthia Rivera
Description Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is seeking bid proposals for 36 bay Chromebook “smart” USBC charging carts, quantity of 53 carts & 2 USBC adapters per cart, quantity 106 (shipped to JCPs Warehouse).

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