Computer Procurement Guidelines

Item Minimum Configuration
Standard PC (appropriate for most staff)

Intel Core i5 CPU,8GB RAM,256GB SSD,Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip

Standard Laptop (appropriate for most staff)

14" screen,Intel Core i5 CPU,8GB RAM,256GB SSD,

Carrying Case,Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip

Standard Ultrabook (appropriate for most staff)

13" touchscreen,Intel Core m5 CPU,8GB RAM

256GB SSD,Carrying Case,Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip

Standard Ultrabook (appropriate for most staff)

13" touchscreen,Intel Core m5 CPU,8GB RAM,

256GB SSD,Carrying Case,Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security chip

 

Standard accessories (appropriate for most staff)

23" monitor,Keyboard,Mouse

 

Note:

  • Where Louisiana Price Schedules ("LaPS") exist and procurements are above $25,000, agencies shall comply with Title 34, Part I, Chapter 17.
  • PC/Laptop replacements should be based upon a five year equipment life cycle. Postsecondary institutions may replace academic or research PCs and Laptops on a three-year cycle, in accordance with Board of Regents justification.
  • OIT recommends a 10 year replacement lifecycle for Flat Panel Monitors.
  • Entities must document the age of equipment being replaced and include on the IT Request.
  • Laptops must comply with OIT Policy 1-22, Data In Transit.
  • Technical configurations that exceed the Minimum Configuration but are within the Maximum Budget Amount are considered to be compliant with this guideline.
  • OIT Approval is required if purchase price exceeds these guidelines or if the technical configuration does not meet the minimum configuration. 

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