Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/26/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.26 Instructional Robotic and Science Materials Purchasing Reference 9403
Strategic Plans:
Enclosure
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Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education has committed itself to addressing academic excellence in its schools and the development of the highest potential in each student; and

WHEREAS, the District recognizes the need to provide students with instructional robotic and science materials to enhance their growth in problem solving, technical knowledge skills, and process thinking during the 2021/2022 school year; and

WHEREAS, the term of all contracts shall be from August 26, 2021 through August 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with NJSA 18A:18A-5 (a) (5), the District is authorized to award a contract without public advertising for educational goods and services; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts were reviewed and approved by Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
Funding : Subject to the availability of funds.
20-20-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-300/320/500/600/610/800/890-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-000-221-320-416-000-000
10-11-000-221-600-416-000-000
20-20-006-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-007-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-008-100-610-416-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of instructional robotic and science materials and subscription/software services for one (1) year from date of award as follows:

A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $80,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00
D. Lego Educational, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $150,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00

Explanation: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials and related services to enhance student growth in problem solving, technical knowledge skills, and process thinking. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Signed By:
Joao Dias - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Asia J. Norton seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the purchase of instructional robotic and science materials and subscription/software services for one (1) year from date of award as follows:

A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $80,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00
D. Lego Educational, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $150,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00

Explanation: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials and related services to enhance student growth in problem solving, technical knowledge skills, and process thinking. Subject to the availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes