Canyon School District Ionwave #27-00039RB - SS

Sole Source Procurement of Intercambio Confidence and Connections Adult ESL Student Books

Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah is seeking to procure adult ESL student books for its Family Learning Centers. - Government Buyer: - Canyons School District Department of Purchasing - Federal & State Programs office - Primary OEM: - Intercambio Uniting Communities - Products/Services Requested: - Confidence and Connections Adult ESL Student Books - Designed for non-native English speakers with low literacy - Structured for volunteer-led instruction - Low-cost materials and network membership - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; estimated annual value is $20,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on curriculum compatibility and significant transitional costs - Continuity with existing curriculum in Family Learning Centers - Alternatives (Cambridge University Press, DK Publishing, Burlington English Inc.) deemed unsuitable due to higher costs, digital license requirements, or need for certified instructors - Opportunity for other vendors to challenge or offer comparable products during notice period - Estimated Contract Value: - $20,000 annually, five-year contract - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract, annual purchases - Highlighted OEM: - Intercambio Uniting Communities as sole source supplier

Description

The Canyons School District Department of Purchasing intends to award a sole source contract to Intercambio Uniting Communities for Confidence and Connections Student Books. This procurement bypasses the standard competitive process due to the unique nature of the product and significant transitional costs. The contract is estimated at $20,000 annually and will be valid from September 2, 2026, through September 1, 2031. The notice invites other interested vendors to submit challenges or comparable offers during the public notice period.

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