Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 12.59 Amendment to Instructional Robotic and Science Materials Purchasing Reference 9792
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.1
2.1 Develop and implement a pre-K through grade 12 inclusive curricula and assessments that elevate historically marginalized voices, strengthen and sustain a focus on the instructional core, and provide opportunities to learn about perspectives beyond one’s own scope.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
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 2023/2024 school year; and

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

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contracts during the August 24, 2023 Board Meeting for a term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education desires to increase the award value to purchase summer school materials; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for amendment of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Timothy Nellegar, Director of Instructional Technology and Dr. Julianne Bello, Director of Extended Learning Time.
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
10-11-000-221-890-437-000-000
10-11-190-100-610-437-000-000
20-20-006-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-007-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-008-100-610-416-000-000
20-20-074-100-610-437-000-000
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the amendment of term contract for Instructional Robotic and Science Materials increasing the award value for a contract term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 as follows:

A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
D. Lego Educational/ LEGO Brand Retail Inc./ LEGO Education US, Boston MA, at a cost not to exceed from $50,000.00 to 140,043.00 (additional $90,043.00)
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $400,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00

EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
Signed By:
Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Director Support Services
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the amendment of term contract for Instructional Robotic and Science Materials increasing the award value for a contract term of September 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 as follows:

A. Andy Mark, Inc., Kokomo, IN at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
B. CDW Government LLC, Vernon Hills, IL at cost not to exceed $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
D. Lego Educational/ LEGO Brand Retail Inc./ LEGO Education US, Boston MA, at a cost not to exceed from $50,000.00 to 140,043.00 (additional $90,043.00)
E. Pitsco Inc, Pittsburg, KS at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
F. Project Lead the Way, Indianapolis, IN at a cost not to exceed from $400,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00

EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes