Computer Center

School Computer Program

The State Surplus Property Agency initiated its School Computer Program in 1997. The purpose of the program was to convert used computers from state agencies into a source of inexpensive computers for North Carolina public schools and public charter schools. This program not only is an invaluable resource for many public school systems in North Carolina, but also enables state agencies to honor environmental goals to recycle computer equipment instead of disposing items to a landfield.

Agencies are asked to send all their computer equipment to the State Surplus Property Agency Computer Center where it is separated and analyzed for condition and capability. Technicians test the equipment and assist schools in developing systems that will meet their specific needs.
North Carolina public schools or public charter schools can purchase the computers for $25 per system.

The general price of a computer system for an interested public or charter school is as follows:

• Pentium Computer System (PIV > = 1.8 Ghz): $25.00 including;
• At least 20 GB Hard Drive (Disk Space)
• > = 512 MB RAM (Memory)
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Power Cords

Business Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed

Contact Us
Phone: 919-733-2885
Fax: 919-733-6013
Email: randy.rutledge@doa.nc.gov

State Agencies

If your North Carolina state agency is in need of a computer, computer part, or peripheral device, the Computer Center might be able to find what you need. For more information please contact us.

Retail Computer Sales

Used computer equipment not needed for the School Computer Program or for state agencies is sold at the Computer Store located at 6501 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. Used desktop computers, monitors, printers, peripheral items, and occasionally laptop computers are among the items sold in the Computer Store. The computers do not have operating systems or any other software on them. The quality, quantity, and availability of specific items vary from day to day.

In addition to selling individual computer items, State Surplus also sells computers, monitors and printers by the pallet when available. Palletized items are sold Monday through Friday.

As with all surplus merchandise, computer equipment is sold “AS IS – WHERE IS” with all faults. This means No Refunds and No Exchanges. If you have any questions or if you need any information, please feel free to contact the Computer Center.

Daily Retail Sales: Specialized computer related items, when available, may be purchased during operational hours in the Drug Seizure Showroom.

Same Day Bid Purchase: Items will be on display in the computer store area from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM each Friday, please click and read Computer Bid - Purchase Procedures & Terms of Sale.