Departmental Mass Purchasing

Below is some information that might be helpful in narrowing down options.

Dell offers CFI tagging on the Latitude and Optiplex line. Lenovo does not offer CFI tagging at this time. Every Lenovo computer is built to spec, which may cause a slightly longer lead-time.

Mass Purchase 2017 Guidance on Intel Processors

For the FY17 buying period (through May 2017), you will find double the amount of standard models. Dell and Lenovo offer the previous and current generations of Intel processors. These computer models are categorized with this in mind.

Intel’s 7th generation processors (released early 2017) go by the code name of Kaby Lake and are listed as i5–7XXX or i7-7XXX. These processors ONLY support Windows 10. Speed increases are minimal compared to the previous generation but major advances have been made in power consumption (i.e. resulting in longer battery life on laptops).

Intel’s 6th generation processors (released last year, 2016) go by the code name of Skylake and are listed as i5–6XXX or i7-6XXX. These processors support Windows 10, 8, and 7.

Dell and Lenovo have similar product strategies:
For desktops, you can choose Kaby or Skylake processors in the new computer models.
For laptops, if you can move to Kaby Lake (i.e. Win 10) then you can choose new computer models. But if you need Skylake, then you will buy last year’s models.

Lenovo offers Kaby Lake and Skylake processors at the same price point. Dell has a $10 increase between to move to Kaby Lake.

Departments should first assess whether they can run Windows 10 (only!) on new computers purchased through this mass purchase cycle. Then select desktops or laptops and go down the right path for selection. Thus it will be important to understand what processor is best before finalizing a quote.

Go the Dell Premier site and logon. If you do not have a premier logon, please e-mail techzonesales@illinoisstate.edu to request one.
Go to Standard Configuration tab and you will see the special mass purchase pricing. Build your order (configuring as you desire) and when all items have been added, save the cart as an e-quote.
If your order is under $5000, then you may place an online credit card order with Dell or send to techzonesales@illinoisstate.edu ATTN Mass Purchasing with Datatel account number and Fiscal Agent.
For orders $5000 or over, a requisition is required.
- Note you can put multiple items and multiple configurations on a single e-quote, but please list each separate item on your ISU requisition. If there is more than one e-quote for a requisition please indicate e-quote number for each line item.
- In the Printed Comments Field, detail your requisition with "Spring 16 Mass Purchase" and then the e-quote number(s).
- Detail the computer or peripheral & ISU Mass Purchase Price (in that order) with your desired quantity for each item in your hardcopy requisition or electronic Datatal entry. This should match your e-quote(s).
- Send an email to david.greenfield@illinoisstate.edu with a synopsis of your order, the requisition number (if applicable), the actual receiving department of the equipment, and tech contact if we have questions.

UPDATED 03.02.2017

First steps: Create a Lenovo account if you have not already done so.

Visit the ISU Lenovo Store and click "Create Account."
Select you access level as ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY.
Select the role of “Builder” and fill out the registration information to set up your new account.
You will receive confirmation within 24-48 hours that your account has been created.

Once you are able to log into Lenovo Direct for Illinois State University, you will find Laptops and Desktops & All-In-Ones on the top navigation menu under Products. You will then see the Narrow Results navigation bar on the left. At the bottom of the navigation, you will see ISU Standards. Click the link to reveal negotiated pricing on Lenovo's ISU standards for the laptop or desktop solution you're looking for. Feel free to customize, add accessories, docks, and compare various warranty options when building a quote. Once all items have been added to the cart, follow these instructions.

In the field beneath the cart select "Save cart" next to the + sign.

Please Select Save Cart Type: Select Company - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. THIS IS ONLY WAY PURCHASING OR TECHZONE CAN ACCESS YOUR QUOTE!
Name the cart with whatever you would like
Click Save

You can now access this CART ID and CART NAME for future use. It can be sent to TechZone or the Purchasing Office now that it has been created.

If your order is under $5000:

Send an e-mail to techzonesales@ilstu.edu with the Order Number, Datatel Number, and Fiscal Agent. You will receive confirmation from TechZone when your order has been placed.

For orders $5000 or over, a requisition is required.

Note you can put multiple items and multiple configurations on a single order, but please list each separate item on your ISU requisition. If there is more than one order number for a requisition please indicate order number for each line item.
In the Printed Comments Field, detail your requisition with "Spring 16 Mass Purchase" and then the order number(s).
Detail the computer or peripheral & ISU Mass Purchase Price (in that order) with your desired quantity for each item in your hardcopy requisition or electronic Datatel entry. This should match your order(s).
Send an email to david.greenfield@illinoisstate.edu with a synopsis of your order, the requisition number (if applicable), the actual receiving department of the equipment, and tech contact if we have questions.