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Subject:
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11.34 Award of Calculators for Classrooms Contract 9449 |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. Priority 2.3 2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners. Priority 2.6 2.6 Ensure curricula for college and career programs are executed with fidelity across all schools, increase the integration of academic core instruction into Career and Technological Education (CTE) programs of study, and provide higher education and internship opportunities.
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Enclosure:
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Award Analysis and Award Summary |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 National Declaration of Emergency bids were electronically received on Friday, August 5, 2022 after public advertisement for Calculators for Classrooms, request for bids were issued to eight (8) vendors with two (2) vendors responding; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 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 contract is for a two (2) year period of October 3, 2022 through October 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contracts has been reviewed and approved by Darleen Gearhart, Director of Mathematics and Dr. Mary Ann Reilly, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. |
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Funding :
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Subject to availability of funds.
10-11-xxx-xxx-600/610/7xx-xxx-xxx-xxx
15-15-xxx-xxx-600/610/7xx-xxx-xxx-xxx
20-20-xxx-xxx-600/610/7xx-xxx-xxx-xxx
61-61-xxx-xxx-600/610/7xx-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 Calculators for Classrooms for a two (2) year period of October 3, 2022 through October 2, 2024 as follows:
A. Eric Armin Inc. dba EAI Education, Oakland, NJ at a cost not to exceed $645,369.50
B. El Dorado Trading Group Inc dba The Bach Company, Palo Alto, CA at a cost not to exceed $1,957,213.50
Grand total amount not to exceed $2,602,583.00
EXPLANATION: To provide the District with calculators for classrooms. Subject to availability of funds. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Karen Blessing - Contract Administrator 1 |
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Signed By: |
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Joao Dias - Budget Officer |
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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 Hasani Council 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 Calculators for Classrooms for a two (2) year period of October 3, 2022 through October 2, 2024 as follows:
A. Eric Armin Inc. dba EAI Education, Oakland, NJ at a cost not to exceed $645,369.50
B. El Dorado Trading Group Inc dba The Bach Company, Palo Alto, CA at a cost not to exceed $1,957,213.50
Grand total amount not to exceed $2,602,583.00
EXPLANATION: To provide the District with calculators for classrooms. Subject to availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | |
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