Worcester Worcester #8732-W7

Worcester Public Schools Solicits OpenSciEd-Ready Science Kits for Grades 6-8

Worcester Public Schools is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of ready-to-teach science kits for grades 6-8, fully aligned with the OpenSciEd Open Educational Resources (OER) curriculum. - Government Buyer: - City of Worcester, Purchasing Division, on behalf of Worcester Public Schools - Products/Services Requested: - Ready-to-teach science kits for grades 6, 7, and 8, including all consumables and permanent equipment - Kits must be fully compatible with OpenSciEd OER curriculum and include all teacher-supplied or locally sourced items (excluding perishable food and federally regulated items) - All materials must be prepped, assembled, and ready for immediate classroom use - Kits must support full lesson fidelity and include supplies for 8 student groups per classroom - Clear labeling and organization for easy distribution - Delivery required for multiple schools: University Park Campus School, Sullivan Middle School, Forest Grove Middle School, and Claremont Academy - Detailed quantities specified for each grade, unit, and school - Vendors must provide per-school pricing and separate shipping costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to OpenSciEd OER specifications - All materials must be new, unused, and meet safety and quality standards - Delivery must occur within a specified one-month window - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; kits must be compatible with OpenSciEd curriculum - Estimated contract value is not specified but likely falls within the mid five-figure to low six-figure range based on scope and quantities

Description

This solicitation is for furnishing and delivering ready-to-teach science kits aligned with the OpenSciEd OER curriculum for Worcester Public Schools. The kits must be fully compatible with the OpenSciEd curriculum, include all teacher-supplied or locally sourced items except perishable food or federally regulated items, and be prepared for immediate classroom use. The bid covers multiple schools and grade levels (6-8) with specific quantities and delivery required between September 1 and September 30, 2026. Vendors must provide pricing per school and separate shipping costs.

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