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Meeting Date:
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9/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Purchasing
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.31 Award of School Supplies Contract 9673
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Strategic Plans:
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Enclosure
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9673 School Supplies Award Analysis
9673 School Supplies Award Summary
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, bids were electronically received on Friday, August 4, 2023 after public advertisement for School Supplies, request for bids were issued to twenty-five (25) vendors with twelve (12) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-4, the District shall award only by resolution of the Board of Education to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after public advertisement for bids; and
WHEREAS, the vendors Charles J. Becker & Bro., Inc. doing business as Becker’s School Supplies and S&S Worldwide are rejected in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-2f as they hold New Jersey State Contracts and the District will purchase items utilizing their State Contract; and
WHEREAS, multiple vendors are recommended for award as each vendor offers specialized resources to enrich the educational experience; and
WHEREAS, the contract is for a one (1) year period commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts were reviewed and approved by Sherelle Spriggs, Director of Support Services.
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Funding :
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Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/73x/8xx -xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610/73x/8xx -xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/73x/8xx -xxx-xxx-xxx
61-61-xxx-xxx-600/610/73x/8xx-xxx-xxx-xxx
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for School Supplies for a one (1) year period commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period as follows:
A. US Games A division of BSN Sports doing business as BSN Sports, Farmers Branch, TX at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
B. FSS Content Topco LP doing business as Follett Content Solutions, LLC, McHenry, IL at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00
C. Fun and Function, Narbeth, PA at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
D. Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lewisville, NC, at a cost not to exceed $1,500,000.00
E. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC, Carson, CA at a cost not to exceed $2,000,000.00
F. Nasco Education LLC, Fort Atkinson, WI at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00
G. Paper Clips Inc, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00
H. Really Good Stuff, Shelton, CT at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00
I. School Specialty, Laster, PA at a cost not to exceed $6,000,000.00
J. WB Mason, Secaucus, NJ at a cost not to exceed $750,000.00
EXPLANATION: To provide school supplies throughout the District as needed.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Chantal Scott - Contract Administrator 1
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Signed By:
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
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Signed By:
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Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
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Signed By:
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
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Signed By:
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Roger León - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the award of term contracts for School Supplies for a one (1) year period commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period as follows:
A. US Games A division of BSN Sports doing business as BSN Sports, Farmers Branch, TX at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
B. FSS Content Topco LP doing business as Follett Content Solutions, LLC, McHenry, IL at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00
C. Fun and Function, Narbeth, PA at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00
D. Kaplan Early Learning Company, Lewisville, NC, at a cost not to exceed $1,500,000.00
E. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC, Carson, CA at a cost not to exceed $2,000,000.00
F. Nasco Education LLC, Fort Atkinson, WI at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00
G. Paper Clips Inc, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00
H. Really Good Stuff, Shelton, CT at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00
I. School Specialty, Laster, PA at a cost not to exceed $6,000,000.00
J. WB Mason, Secaucus, NJ at a cost not to exceed $750,000.00
EXPLANATION: To provide school supplies throughout the District as needed.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | |
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