The City of Worcester is procuring ready‑to‑teach science kits aligned with the OpenSciEd OER curriculum for middle‑school grades 6‑8 across multiple schools. The kits must be fully assembled, include all consumables and equipment required for eight student groups per instructional section, and be delivered within September 2026. The award went to ECA Science Kit Services for a total value of approximately $143 K.
• Scope: Full supply and delivery of pre‑assembled science kits (grade‑level kits, unit consumables, permanent equipment) for grades 6‑8, adhering strictly to OpenSciEd standards.
• Quantity: Detailed line‑item quantities per school and grade, totaling dozens of kits and associated consumables.
• Requirements: No price adjustments, firm‑fixed pricing, delivery window Sept 1‑30 2026, compliance with safety (MSDS), insurance, and one‑year guarantee on all materials.