Frisco ISD is seeking catalog discounts for technology-related equipment, services, supplies, and software. Please note that instructional materials are not included. Technology products and services may be purchased by various FISD departments and campuses from a list of qualified vendors responding to this RFP. This RFP aims to provide cost-effective and reliable technology solutions to support the operational needs of the district. Vendors are encouraged to submit proposals that include competitive discounts, comprehensive service offerings, and high-quality products. Categories of Hardware, Software, and Technology Equipment Technology-related goods and services encompass a wide range of components and tools used in computing, networking, and digital operations. Below is a breakdown of the key categories: 1. Hardware - Hardware includes the physical components of computers and electronic devices. Examples include: Computing Devices: Desktops, laptops, tablets, servers Input Devices: Keyboards, mice, scanners, touchscreens Output Devices: Monitors, printers, projectors, speakers Storage Devices: Hard drives (HDDs, SSDs), USB flash drives, SD cards, external hard drives Networking Equipment: Routers, switches, modems, network interface cards (NICs), access points Peripherals: Webcams, microphones, external GPUs, docking stations Embedded Systems: Microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino boards Data Center Equipment: Server racks, cooling systems, power supply units (PSUs) Other Electronics: IoT devices, VR headsets 2. Software - Software consists of programs, applications, and operating systems that run on hardware. Examples include: Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Productivity Software: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite Enterprise Software: ERP (SAP, Oracle), CRM (Salesforce), database management (MySQL, SQL Server) Development Tools: Programming languages (Python, Java, C++), IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse) Security Software: Antivirus (Norton, McAfee), firewalls, encryption tools Networking & Cloud Services: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VPNs Multimedia Software: Video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro), Audio editing (Audacity, Pro Tools) AI & Machine Intelligence: TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI tools Gaming Software: Steam, Unreal Engine, Unity, game titles 3. Technology Equipment - This category covers broader tech-related equipment, including: Communication Devices: Smartphones, VoIP phones, video conferencing tools, Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios and equipment, Intercom Systems, PA Systems Industrial Tech: 3D printing devices, Laser cutters & Engravers, Vinyl cutters & Plotters, Heat press machines, Electronic & Robotics Kits Medical Tech: MRI machines, digital health monitors, telemedicine devices Scientific Equipment: Supercomputers, lab automation tools Surveillance & Security: CCTV cameras, biometric scanners, smart locks Consumer Electronics: Smart TVs, streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV)
