Career-Tech_Education_Vendors_for_RFP.pdf
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- Supplemental Academic Resources, Fine Arts, Career -Technical and Non-Public School Services
- Solicitation number
- RFP-21438
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- Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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This is an internal email correspondence documenting vendor selection criteria for a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) in Ohio for Career-Technical Education services. The document outlines communication between Jacqueline R. Cox, Manager of Partner Supports and Programs, and Sheila M. Brown, CTE Executive Administrative Assistant, regarding which vendors should be included in the RFP solicitation. The District established a threshold requirement that only vendors with annual purchases of $50,000 or more would be eligible for inclusion in the RFP. The email chain reflects the District's review of existing Career-Technical Education vendors and the determination of which suppliers met the purchasing threshold criteria for participation in the competitive bidding process.
Four vendors met the $50,000 minimum purchase threshold and were identified for RFP inclusion: CAI (Computer Aid Inc.) with $77,880 yearly contract, Wire Net/Manufacturing Works with $64,000 yearly contract, College Now with $860,000 yearly contract, and School Links with $151,000 in annual purchases. Contact information was compiled for each qualifying vendor, including primary contacts such as Emily Kuester at CAI, Jessica Westropp at Manufacturing Works, Kate Schwab at College Now, and Marcos Quintana at School Links. The correspondence indicates that some vendors listed by the CTE/Career and College Readiness department may have been on other concurrent RFPs with the District or potentially exempt from competitive bidding requirements, necessitating additional vetting before final RFP distribution.
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Career-Tech Education Vendors with purchases of $50,000 or more will be included on the RFP
From Jacqueline R Cox <Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org> Date Tue 3/3/2026 9:30 AM To Brent Dean <Brent.Dean@clevelandmetroschools.org> Cc Maria A Carlson <Maria.Carlson@clevelandmetroschools.org>
Hi Brent, Below is the list received from Shelia.
1. CAI (Computer Aid Inc.) Yearly Contract 77,880.00 yearly
2. Wire Net / Manufacturing Works $64,000 yearly
3. College Now $860,000 yearly
4. School Links $151,000.00
Thank you, Jacqueline Cox EDUCATOR: Manager, Partner Supports and Programs Cleveland Metropolitan School District 1111 Superior Ave. E.
Cleveland, Ohio. 44114
Office: (216) 838-0125 Cell: (216) 225-4983 Email: Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org
From: Sheila M Brown <Sheila.M.Brown@clevelandmetroschools.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:56 PM To: Jacqueline R Cox <Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org> Cc: Jacqueline I Williams <Jacqueline.Williams@clevelandmetroschools.org>; Brent Dean <Brent.Dean@clevelandmetroschools.org> Subject: Re: Information
CAI (Computer Aid Inc.) Yearly Contract 77,880.00 yearly Emily Kuester | AR Administrator 1390 Ridgeview Drive, Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 530 – 5091 | Emily.Kuester@cai.io www.cai.io
Wire Net / Manufacturing Works $64,000 yearly Jessica Westropp Senior Manager, Youth Workforce Development Manufacturing Works 216.588.1444
College Now _ $860,000 yearly kschwab@collegenowgc.org
Kate Schwab Chief Access Officer 1500 W. Third Street, Suite 125 Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 635-0185 | collegenowgc.org
Schoolinks $151,000.00 (multiple quotes/invocies) SY 25-26 Marcos Quintana "mquintana@schoolinks.com" <mquintana@schoolinks.com> Staff Accountant
Thank You, Sheila Brown
Sheila Brown EDUCATOR: CTE Executive Administrative Assistant College & Career Readiness Support_ all College & Career Programs CMSD_Arnold R. Pinkney East Professional Center 1349 East 79th Street, Room 200E Office: 216-838-0155 Email: Sheila.M.Brown@cclevelandmetroschools.org http://www.cai.io/ https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcollegenowgc.org&c=E,1,jkIeaI9QgvFa1Xp0cSFYBqTpmzM1yKXbIeJi2nJdcRuKX6uKgI8156XHy4Wt1OmHbMTSVDYh6v-5y-ShdYZUL2bmab2HztnYpBZgYTbqIyWfYl8HdREZMhicHg,,&typo=1
From: Jacqueline R Cox <Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:24 PM To: Sheila M Brown <Sheila.M.Brown@clevelandmetroschools.org> Cc: Jacqueline I Williams <Jacqueline.Williams@clevelandmetroschools.org>; Brent Dean <Brent.Dean@clevelandmetroschools.org> Subject: Re: Information
Hi Shelia, Only the vendors with purchases of $50,000 or more will be included on the RFP request. Please send me the email contact information for those vendors. Also, some of the vendors listed below may be on other RFPs with the district or be exempt from competitive bidding.
Thank you, Jacqueline Cox EDUCATOR: Manager, Partner Supports and Programs Cleveland Metropolitan School District 1111 Superior Ave. E.
Cleveland, Ohio. 44114
Office: (216) 838-0125 Cell: (216) 225- Email: Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org
From: Sheila M Brown <Sheila.M.Brown@clevelandmetroschools.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:11 PM To: Jacqueline R Cox <Jacqueline.Cox@clevelandmetroschools.org> Cc: Jacqueline I Williams <Jacqueline.Williams@clevelandmetroschools.org>; Brent Dean <Brent.Dean@clevelandmetroschools.org> Subject: Re: Information
Hi Jackie
These are all the suppliers CTE/ CCR department uses. Can these be added to RFP.
Highligted in yellow are my most importatant suppliers.
ACTE (Assoc. for C & Tech. Ed) AAble Rents Academic Innovation AdaFruit Affairs by Athena Affordable Uniforms Airgas Airway [Stephen T. Hovest]
ALLDATA
Allen Industries (culinary yearly cleaning services)** All Heart Uniforms
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