Career-Tech_Education_Vendors_for_RFP.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP-21438
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- Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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This is an internal email chain from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) in Ohio identifying career-technical education vendors for inclusion in a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP-21438) for supplemental academic resources, fine arts, career-technical, and non-public school services. The RFP, posted on April 6, 2026, targets vendors meeting a $50,000 minimum annual purchase threshold for career-technical education services. Four vendors were identified for solicitation: CAI (Computer Aid Inc.) with annual contract value of $77,880; Wire Net/Manufacturing Works at $64,000 yearly; College Now at $860,000 yearly; and School Links at $151,000 based on SY 25-26 multiple quotes and invoices. The District established this as a multi-award competitive procurement to create an approved vendor list for as-needed purchasing on a three-year contract term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The RFP question deadline was April 15, 2026 (extended to April 20, 2026), with proposals due May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the District's e-Procurement Portal.
The email chain, dated February 10-March 3, 2026, documents Jacqueline R. Cox, Manager of Partner Supports and Programs, requesting contact information for vendors with $50,000 or more in annual purchases from Sheila M. Brown, CTE Executive Administrative Assistant. The file includes vendor contact details for four qualifying vendors with their respective points of contact and purchasing volumes. The procurement notes that some vendors may be on other RFPs with the district or exempt from competitive bidding requirements. No specific contract value guarantee is disclosed, as this multi-award bid establishes an approved vendor list rather than guaranteeing purchase volumes. The District's competitive procurement process requires vendor compliance with Diversity Business Enterprise and Affirmative Action Program requirements and federal Uniform Guidance regulations.
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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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