Hand-Held Stand Alone Educational Devices For Correctional Special Education Program
Ended State & local contract Michigan Awarded
- Contract number
- MA190000000863
- Awardee
- Brainchild Unlimited, Inc.
- Contracting organization
- Michigan Department of Corrections
Contract facts
- Cumulative value
- $329,128
- End date
- Points of contact
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- Marta Moore moorem42@michigan.gov (517) 241-3188
- Cathy Carr carrc@michigan.gov (517) 241-2192
- Tony Costello costello1@michigan.gov (517) 230-6754
- David Derks derksd@michigan.gov (517) 582-3366
- Arnold VandeMark vandemarka@michigan.gov (517) 335-2083
- Ethan Todd todde1@michigan.gov (517) 241-5056
Contract details come from michigan.gov. Updated .
About this contract
This indefinite delivery vehicle authorizes the procurement of hand-held stand-alone educational devices specifically designed for the Michigan Department of Corrections' correctional special education program. The contract covers the supply of Study Buddy devices—tamper-proof, security-hardened handheld units engineered for use by incarcerated individuals—along with educational content cartridges covering K-12 subjects, GED, and HiSET materials available in both English and Spanish. Pricing is structured on a tiered basis, with per-unit costs ranging from $250 for orders of 400 or more units to $301.99 for orders of 100 or fewer. The vendor supplies replacement batteries, chargers, and additional cartridges at established rates, with a required delivery window of five business days from order receipt and net 45 payment terms.
The prime contractor for this IDV is Brainchild Unlimited, Inc., a Florida-based company, with the Michigan Department of Corrections serving as the contracting organization. The base contract was executed on June 5, 2019, with an initial three-year term expiring June 4, 2022, and includes seven exercisable one-year renewal options extending through May 2026. The contract covers the state of Michigan and is classified as a Michigan Department of Corrections procurement vehicle. The contract value has grown from an initial $105,000 to $411,127.80 as of the most recent modification in May 2026, reflecting option year exercises and additional appropriations authorizing expanded MDOC utilization. The contractor is obligated to maintain a two-year manufacturer's warranty and comply with all applicable state and federal procurement regulations, including security protocols required for correctional facility access.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 190000000863 COMP Study Buddies Brainchild Contract.pdf |
Quick answers
Who holds contract MA190000000863?
Contract MA190000000863 was awarded to Brainchild Unlimited, Inc. by Michigan Department of Corrections on June 5, 2019.
How much is contract MA190000000863 worth?
Its cumulative value is $329,128.
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