Stone County EPO-4671 Soliciation for Chromebooks

Justification for Brand Specification Request
(This form must accompany the Project Request Form)
Brand Justification of Compelling Business Need
The district has a small established inventory of HP Chromebooks and have
Explain why only a brand specific model or type
appreciated their performance and reliability, and we look to expand our
is acceptable.
fleet into this brand for a more consistent user experience.
If brand products/services are already in place, The district has historically procured prior HP Chromebooks through open,
what procurement method was used to acquire competitive solicitations in accordance with established district
said products/services? procurement policies.
Describe the Technical/Practical Benefits Driving the Compelling Business Need
Ensures integration with our current fleet, utilizing existing peripherals and power
Compatibility:
infrastructure.
Leverages existing spare parts inventory and reduces the need to purchase new, disparate
Cost-effectiveness:
replacement components.
Staff are already trained on HP service procedures and disassembly, allowing for rapid repair
Efficiency:
and deployment.
Interoperability and/or
Consistency:
Staff Expertise and
Institutional Knowledge:
Maintenance and Support:
Synchronization with Peer
Governmental,
Aligns with our established technology ecosystem and reduces administrative overhead.
Educational, or Research
Entities:
Volume Discounts Over a
Product Lifecycle:
Other Factors for
Consideration:
By my signature, I acknowledge: (1) the agency/public university has determined it has a compelling business need to issue brand
specifications, (2) the agency/public university certifies that there are multiple vendors or resellers who can offer the brand specified, and
(3) the agency/public university has determined that issuing brand specifications is in the best interest of the State.
Name and Title (Agency Head/Public Institution CIO/Designee) Signature Date
Justification for Brand Specification Procurement Form Page 1 of 1 04/13/2023