Canyon School District Ionwave #27-00028MM-SS

Sole Source Procurement: Knowledge Pillars Universal Full Learning Bundle for Canyons School District

Canyons School District is seeking to enter a sole source contract for a comprehensive educational technology solution. - Government Buyer: - Canyons School District Department of Purchasing (Utah) - Career and Technical Education department - OEM/Vendor: - Knowledge Pillars (sole source, both OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Knowledge Pillars Universal Full Learning Bundle - Interactive web-based coursework - Live hands-on labs - AI-powered student tutoring - Unlimited practice tests - Certification exam vouchers for coding, AI principles, and web development - Curriculum mapped to industry standards - Integration with Canvas and WordPress platforms - Quantities: - One bundle purchase for initial trial; future quantities based on annual student enrollment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justified by unique combination of curriculum and industry certification tests - Must provide both curriculum and industry certification in a single package - Compatibility with Canvas LMS required - AI tutoring support is mandatory - No other vendors (Code HS, Skill Struck, Certiport) met all requirements - Estimated contract value: $43,622 for initial purchase; future value based on enrollment - Contract term: Five years, aligned with school years 2026-2031

Description

The Canyons School District intends to award a sole source contract to Knowledge Pillars for their educational curriculum packages. The procurement includes the Full Learning Bundle featuring interactive web-based coursework, live hands-on labs, AI tutoring, unlimited practice tests, and certification exam vouchers for coding, AI principles, and web development. The contract is proposed to be valid from August 10, 2026, through August 9, 2031, with the estimated value undetermined and based on student enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. The notice seeks to determine if other qualified suppliers can meet the specifications before awarding the contract without competition.

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