Leasing FAQs

What organizations are eligible to participate in the DIS Lease Program?
Washington State Agencies may participate. The Lease Program is supported through the Office of the State Treasurer Certificate of Purchase to take advantage of the shared service value.

What equipment can I lease through the DIS Leasing Program?
Desktop and Laptop computers, servers and printers from several manufacturers are available. Configurations can be viewed on the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)  web site.

Can I order equipment with custom configurations?
Agencies may submit a request for approval of unique configurations to DIS. DIS will approve requests for which agencies present a clear business need to purchase outside the standard configuration.

What is the standard lease through this program?
DIS offers leases from 36 to 48 months in length. Lease customers must have a completed Master Lease Agreement. A low monthly payment for equipment will be invoiced by DIS. Warranties for equipment are serviced directly through the vendors and manufacturers.

What happens when we reach the end of our lease?
Six months before your lease expires, DIS Technology Brokering Consultants will contact your agency to let you know the date your contract will expire, and to discuss options for the future.

What are my options at the end of my lease?
You will be asked to declare your intentions three months before the end of the lease. Three-year leases may be extended for up to 12 months. Customers may also request an "end of lease extension" for business reasons such as funding delays, inadequate personnel resources to manage the installation of large refreshes, or combining smaller refreshes into a single refresh – to last a maximum of three months – at the same rates they have been paying. Equipment can be refreshed under a new lease to expand technology solutions and meet new needs.

What does DIS do with equipment once it is returned through the leasing program?
Only the DIS Lease Program redistributes end-of-lease computers to Washington school districts and schools through the C4K program.

How is the DIS Leasing Program financed?
DIS finances leases through the Office of the State Treasurer’s (OST) Certificate of Purchase (COP) program. These leases are operational leases only. This means equipment is returned to DIS at the end of the lease.

What is the goal of the DIS Leasing program?
The primary purpose of the lease program is to enhance statewide technology accountability by providing centralized, convenient, low-cost operating leases to state agencies.

If you are interested in learning more about our leasing program for state agencies, contact your TAS Consultant for more information.