Wichita Falls Independent School District Ionwave #2425-29-S-25 Addendum 1

WFISD awards contract for Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hubs and accessories

Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) is procuring advanced translation devices to support communication with non-English speaking students. - Government Buyer: - Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), Purchasing Department - Board of Trustees - OEM Highlight: - Timekettle (manufacturer of X1 AI Interpreter Hub) - Vendors Mentioned: - Bluum USA Inc. (awarded vendor) - vCloud Tech Inc - Visual Techniques, Inc - Delaney Quality Consultants - Encore Data Products, Inc - IT Devices Online Inc - 525 Technologies - Products Requested: - 535 units of Timekettle X1 AI Interpreter Hub (main unit, earbuds, Type C cable, ear tips, ear hooks, manual) - Part numbers: X1 AI, Timekettle X1 - Carrying cases (350 units) - Disposable earbuds (350 bags of 100 pairs) - Services Requested: - Webinar training for staff (as-needed) - Shipping of devices and accessories - Notable Requirements: - Devices must support real-time interpretation in 13 offline languages and multi-user interaction (up to 20 people) - Consistency with existing devices for streamlined training - Compliance with EDGAR, Texas laws, and federal procurement regulations - Proof of insurance, conflict of interest disclosures, IRS Form W-9, and Form 1295 required - Purchase funded by Title 1 Federal Funds - Delivery and Place of Performance: - WFISD Central Warehouse, Bldg B, 2015 5TH ST BLDG B, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 - WFISD Purchasing Department, 1104 Broad Street, Room 105, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 - Estimated Contract Value: - $206,000 to $315,000 (based on unit price range and quantities) - Competitive Bidding: - Multiple vendors submitted compliant bids; award made to Bluum USA Inc.

Description

Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase 350 Timekettle Translators and cases. The devices are AI interpreter hubs designed to bridge language gaps for students whose first language is not English, supporting 13 languages offline with real-time interpretation. The purchase aims to support campus and district staff in communicating with students one-on-one, in groups, and classroom settings. The RFP was advertised twice, and the district reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and award to single or multiple vendors.

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