Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006895

Sole Source Procurement of Kodo Kids STEAM Early Learning Materials for Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for specialized outdoor STEAM early learning materials to enhance play-based education at MSU Extension MS LIFT Resource & Referral sites. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services (Director: Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO) - OEM Highlight: - Kodo Kids is the sole manufacturer and distributor of all requested materials - Products Requested (all manufactured by Kodo Kids): - 4 x Kodo Outdoors Comprehensive Set: complete outdoor learning kits with exclusive Funnel Stand, Balance, Ramps, and Storage Center - 4 x Kodo Outdoors Basic Set: outdoor sensory, math, and science exploration kits - 4 x Weaving Wall: collaborative, large-scale art and patterning wall - 4 x Ball Holder: organization and display accessory for construction/magnet wall areas - 4 x Magnet Wall Walls Pack: set of four additional Magnet Wall panels - 4 x Magnet Wall Aqua Circuits Pack: water pathway set for STEM learning - 4 x Magnet Wall Water Pack: tubing, funnels, cups, and rings for water/sand play - 4 x Magnet Wall Chutes and Tubes Pack: redirector, funnel, tubes, and elbow piece for path redirection - 4 x Pump Works: interactive water pumps for sensory and scientific exploration - 4 x Outdoor Mobile Magnet Wall: mobile wall for hands-on STEM concept exploration outdoors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All items are proprietary, designed exclusively by Kodo Kids, and not available from other vendors - Materials are intended for hands-on, inquiry-based, outdoor learning and support training, coaching, and lending library services for early childhood educators - Products are durable, mobile, and specifically engineered for collaborative, open-ended play - Estimated Contract Value: - $34,263.04

Description

This is a sole source request to purchase innovative, elevated play-based learning materials for early childhood education. The procurement includes engaging indoor/outdoor STEAM early learning materials such as a mobile magnetic wall and other proprietary educational tools. These materials are designed to support outdoor learning environments and enhance early childhood instruction through hands-on, inquiry-based exploration. The items are uniquely manufactured by Kodo Kids and are intended for use in training, coaching, and lending library services to strengthen provider capacity in play-based learning.

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