Tech Depot Overview
Tech Depot, Office Depot’s information technology division, provides customers with dedicated hardware, software and service solutions. Thirty seasoned technology account managers provide U.S. Communities participants with personalized service and support that determines which hardware, software and solutions packages will best fit their needs and allow them to accomplish their business objectives. With access to over 275,000 technology products and service solutions that range from desktop and notebook computers, storage and networking devices, digital imaging solutions, servers, printers and software to service offerings, Tech Depot has the ability to meet the wide ranging demands of its varied customer base.
Tech Depot FAQ
Who can participate?
States, State Agencies, Counties, Cities, Schools, Colleges and Universities, Non-Profits and Special Districts.
Does my agency need to be a member of ASBO, NACo, USCM, NIGP or NLC to participate?
No. Any qualified agency can participate in the program.
My state requires local governments to bid everything. Can local governments in my state use this program without going out to bid?
Yes. This contract has been competitively bid by a government agency. Through the Joint Powers Authority or an inter-local agreement, local governments can "piggy-back" this competitively bid contract through U.S. Communities. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements in most states.
What does a government agency need to do in order to participate?
Complete the free online registration found on U.S. Communities Web site (www.uscommunities.org) and contact your Tech Depot Account Manager.
If my agency already has an account with Tech Depot, do I need to set-up a new account?
No. Contact your Tech Depot Account Manager to have the U.S. Communities program linked to your existing account.
Where can my agency get to know more about U.S. Communities?
Go to the U.S. Communities Web site at www.uscommunities.org or contact your Tech Depot Account Manager.
How can my agency become a participating U.S. Communities member?
Go to the U.S. Communities Web site at www.uscommunities.org and click the "Register to Participate" link.
Where can my agency get more information about Tech Depot, its contract with the City of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Purchasing Services and U.S. Communities?
Contact your Tech Depot Account Manager or your local U.S. Communities Program Manger.