What are the rules for purchasing PCs or laptops?

• All purchases of desktops, laptops and tablets are required to be selected from standardized CPI configurations.
• In some circumstances, exception requests are allowed.
• The MarketPlace e-procurement system must be used for all purchases.
• No purchase orders (POs), vouchers or campus Pcards can be used.
• Purchases must be selected from the UNC-approved list of vendors and products.
  • Windows desktops and laptops can be purchased only through:
    • Dell
    • Lenovo
    • Hewlett Packard (CPI offerings found through CDW-G).
  • Apple desktops and laptops are not eligible for the CPI program but may still be purchased.
    • Throughout the year, the UNC system office coordinates bulk purchases that receive discounts from Apple.
    • Notifications are sent out in advance of the bulk purchase deadline.

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OIT, Combined Pricing Initiative (CPI) at NC State