Opportunity

University of Alabama Posting Board #UA26-139

University of Alabama seeks math manipulatives and teaching aids for AMSTI classrooms

Posted

August 19, 2026

Respond By

September 03, 2026

Identifier

UA26-139

NAICS

423490

This opportunity from the University of Alabama supports the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) with classroom math manipulatives and teaching aids. - Government Buyer: - University of Alabama, Purchasing Office - Products Requested: - Base Ten Set (includes 100 units, 30 rods, 10 flats, 1 cube) - Color Tiles (400 multicolor plastic tiles, 1" squares) - Two-Color Plastic Counters (200, red/yellow) - Centimeter Cubes (1000, non-interlocking, 10 colors) - Unifix Linking Cubes (100 and 500 sets, interlocking, 10 colors) - Decahedra Dice (5, 10-sided, numerals 1-10) - Dot Dice (36, 6-sided, red/green/white) - Measuring Tapes (10, 60", English/Metric, fiberglass) - Pattern Blocks (250, plastic, 6 shapes/colors, 0.5cm thick) - Ten Frame Boards (4 double-sided magnetic, 100 foam counters) - Transparent Spinners (5, clear plastic, 4"x4") - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; 'or equal' products permitted - Unique Requirements: - All products must be suitable for classroom educational use - Equivalent products from different manufacturers are acceptable if they meet technical specifications - Detailed quantities and descriptions provided for each item - Notable: - Opportunity is open to suppliers of educational manipulatives; no brand exclusivity - All items are designed for hands-on math instruction

Description

The University of Alabama is requesting responses for Math Materials as per attached general and technical specifications/quote sheet, or equal. This solicitation is administered through the University's electronic system, ESM Sourcing, and all bidders should view and respond through the ESM Solutions system. Registration details and instructions are provided on the university's purchasing website. To request an invitation, suppliers must email the Purchasing Officer with the Event ID, Event Name, and Supplier Name.

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