The contract is for the procurement of science education products from PASCO scientific, which has been recognized as the sole source manufacturer/supplier of these products. The contract is effective from October 21, 2020, to October 20, 2021, and may be renewed for an additional year. The products include various science apparatus, computer interfacing, and software. The contract was awarded through a sole source procurement process, and the district will continue to recognize PASCO scientific as the sole source manufacturer/supplier for these products for a period of one year.
• The contract includes a list of sole source products, including Smart Cart Rod Stand Adapter, Smart Cart Vector Display, and Wireless Force Acceleration Sensor, among others.
• The products are designed and developed by teachers and manufactured for durability, enabling students to integrate the principles of science with an effective hands-on learning experience in a laboratory setting.
• PASCO scientific offers special pricing to educators and educational institutions.