Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #B1248

Des Moines Public Schools Solicits Bids for Montessori Classroom Materials and Bundles

Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is inviting bids for a comprehensive suite of Montessori educational materials to equip classrooms at multiple grade levels. - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), Central Stores Warehouse, contact: Andy Hulse - Products/Services Requested: - Extensive list of Montessori classroom materials, including: - Knobless Cylinder Chart with Cards, Knobless Cylinder Patterns, Pink Tower, Brown Stair, Red Rods, Geometric Solids, Cylinder Blocks, Sound Boxes, Metal Insets, Binomial and Trinomial Cubes, Bead Material, Puzzle Maps, and a wide variety of 3-Part Cards (animals, plants, geography, etc.) - Math manipulatives (Golden Bead Material, Stamp Game, Fraction Circles, Checkerboard, Bead Frames, etc.) - Language and reading materials (Movable Alphabet, Sandpaper Letters, Reading Series, Grammar Symbols, etc.) - Science, geography, and history materials (Timelines, Kingdom Charts, Globe models, Chemistry and Botany curricula, etc.) - Practical life and sensorial materials (Pouring Sets, Buttoning Frames, Sorting Containers, Trays, etc.) - Classroom package bundles for Early Childhood, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary - Quantities are generally one per item, with some items (e.g., trays, containers, envelopes) requested in higher multiples - Bundle pricing for classroom level packages and individual item pricing required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials must align with Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and American Montessori Society (AMS) recommended lists and standards - Delivery to DMPS Central Stores Warehouse in Des Moines, IA - All delivery and miscellaneous costs must be included in the bid - Quantities listed are estimates and may be adjusted by the District - Compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 22 regarding public examination and confidentiality of proposals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; materials must meet AMI/AMS standards - Period of Performance: - Not specifically defined; delivery and performance timelines to be coordinated with DMPS

Description

The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is issuing a bid request for Montessori Materials. The procurement includes package pricing for level rooms and individual line items based on AMI and AMS recommended lists. The attached materials list serves as the basis of design for each level room. Bidders are requested to provide bundle pricing for each level along with pricing for individual items. The bid includes delivery and miscellaneous costs, and quantities listed are estimates subject to adjustment by the District.

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