Maine Learning Technology Initiative Device Program

The State of Maine Department of Education is seeking original equipment manufacturers to provide portable Chrome OS device bundles, including laptops or tablets, mobile device management, protective cases, warranty, accidental damage protection, support, and related deployment services for Maine school administrative units.

Maine > Department of Education > Office of Teaching and Learning > Maine Learning Technology Initiative

General

Status:Open

Due Date:Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 05, 2026 10:58 AM

Contract Period:2 years base + options: 2 years, 1 year

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:State

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Original Solicitation Links

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Contact

Name:Bethany Billinger

Email:bethany.billinger@maine.gov

Submission Instructions

Method:Online

Portal:https://mevss.hostams.com/PRDVSS1X1/AltSelfService

Items via this method:Submit the proposal to the Office of State Procurement Services through the Vendor Self Service System., Submit the actual requested files as attachments; links to file-sharing sites or online repositories are not accepted., Encrypted submissions requiring proprietary-system login are not accepted., Each file must be no larger than 15 MB., Submit multiple files in the required four-file structure.

Description

The State of Maine Department of Education, through its Office of Teaching and Learning and Maine Learning Technology Initiative, is seeking proposals from original equipment manufacturers—not resellers, distributors, or third-party intermediaries—to provide portable computing solution bundles for participating school administrative units and qualifying private schools. Proposed devices may be Chrome OS laptops or tablets and must be new, portable, suitable for student classroom use, compatible with state assessment requirements, and equipped with integrated keyboard functionality, audio, microphone, camera, pointing capability, wireless connectivity, adequate battery life, and protective cases or ruggedized protection. Each bundle must include the selected device, a mobile device management system, accidental damage protection, warranty coverage spanning the MLTI opt-in period, battery replacement and device replacement coverage, and a protective case. The awarded contractor must provide bundled pricing, ordering and fulfillment support, proof-of-purchase reporting, annual order fulfillment, invoicing, implementation, enrollment, training, documentation, warranty and repair support, replacement coordination, escalation management, and ongoing maintenance. The anticipated contract has an initial period from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029, with two renewal periods, and one award is anticipated. Proposals must include four separately submitted files covering preliminary information, organizational qualifications and experience, proposed services, and cost information.

Classification Codes

NAICS334111Electronic Computer Manufacturing

PSC7E21Mobile devices such as tablets, smart phones (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile) and peripherals that support a mobile workforce accessing corporate resources.