SS_Justification_form_signed.pdf

This is a Single Source Procurement Request form from the College and Career Readiness department, dated 9/4/2025, for Bluegrass Education Technologies, LLC. The procurement involves purchasing a 48 x 48 CNC Pro Advance Router Package, Dual Head 3D Printer Package with PC, Smart Board, Smart Charging Cart, 3 Station UR Robotic Learning Factory, Advance Manufacturing FICP Level 1, and Festo STEM Program package. Bluegrass Education Technologies is the exclusive dealer for these products, which are designed to meet state curriculum framework standards and provide students with work-based learning opportunities aligned with industry exam standards.

The total acquisition cost for these goods and services is $1,142,384.00, which includes taxes and shipping. The purchase is time-sensitive, as the items must be acquired within the grant period, and the trainers and equipment are custom-made with longer lead times. The vendor, located in Lexington, KY, is the only identified source for these specialized educational technology packages, which include equipment, training, and software specifically tailored to support the Advance Manufacturing program at the school district.