Canyon School District Ionwave #27-00037RB - SS

Sole Source Student and Teacher License Procurement for Chinese DLI Instruction

This opportunity involves the Canyons School District Department of Purchasing in Utah seeking to procure student and teacher licenses for Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) instruction. - Government Buyer: - Canyons School District, Department of Purchasing, Conducting Procurement Unit - OEM Highlight: - Mandarin Matrix is the sole source OEM for the requested licenses - Products/Services Requested: - Student and Teacher Licenses for Mandarin Matrix platform - Supports Chinese DLI instruction - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique Requirements: - Licenses must align with AP themes and integrate multiple communication modes - Compatibility with existing instructional resources is required - Sole source justification based on curriculum and platform compatibility - Contract Details: - Estimated value: $30,000 - Five-year period of performance - Competitive Landscape: - Other vendors (e.g., Lingo Bus, Rosetta Stone) were considered but found unable to meet the district's proficiency-focused and interactive requirements - Notice invites challenges from qualified vendors able to provide comparable or superior products

Description

The Canyons School District Department of Purchasing intends to award a sole source contract to Mandarin Matrix for student and teacher licenses. This contract is proposed without engaging in a standard procurement process due to the unique nature of the product and its compatibility with existing curriculum. The estimated contract value is $30,000, and the sole source contract will be valid from September 2, 2026, through September 1, 2031. The notice invites other interested and qualified vendors to submit challenges or competing proposals by September 1, 2026.

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