Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/27/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.23 Instructional Robotics and Science Materials Purchasing Reference 9602
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 Newark Board of Education 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 2022/2023 school year; and

WHEREAS, the term of all contracts shall be August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023; 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 recommendation for award of term contracts were reviewed and approved by Timothy Nellegar, Director of Instructional Technology and 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
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 purchase of instructional robotic and science materials, including the related membership and software subscription fees for a contract term of August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 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 $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
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 $300,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00

EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills. Subject to the availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
Signed By:
Elvis Matos - Director of Budget
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 Josephine Garcia 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, including the related membership and software subscription fees for a contract term of August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023 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 $50,000.00
C First, Manchester, NH at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00
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 $300,000.00
G. Rev Robotics, Carrollton, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00
H. Vex Robotics, Greenville, TX at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00

EXPLANATION: To purchase instructional robotic, science, and engineering materials to enhance student growth in problem solving and technical knowledge skills. Subject to the 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