Dual Language Phonics Program

The City of Yonkers, located in Westchester County, New York, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 2026-2895) for a Dual Language Phonics Program targeting the Sonia Sotomayor Community School. The procurement seeks to acquire specific reading materials for grades K-2, including comprehensive sets of "Into Reading" and "Arriba La Lectura!" educational resources. Specific quantities include 60 sets of Into Reading Vrs3 Know It Show It Set Grade 2, 55 sets of Arriba La Lectura! Know It Show It Grade K, 75 sets of Into Reading Vrs3 Know It Show It Grade K, 40 sets of Arriba La Lectura! Know It Show It Grade 1, 59 sets of Into Reading Vrs3 Know It Show It Set Grade 1, and 40 sets of Arriba La Lectura! Know It Show It Grade 2. The RFQ requires vendors to submit quotes using the provided form, with all unit costs including shipping and inside delivery, and provide a lead time for the order. Quotes are due by October 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with delivery requested as soon as possible. All quoted prices must be firm with no price adjustments, and must include all incidental costs such as freight, packaging, materials, labor, fees, overhead, and profit.

The procurement appears to have standard insurance requirements, including Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Commercial General Liability insurance with specific coverage minimums. The City of Yonkers is tax-exempt, which means vendors will not be required to collect tax when presented with an official Purchase Order. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days, and all pricing is considered F.O.B. Destination. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the available documentation, vendors will need to meet the specified insurance and delivery requirements. The total value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but can be calculated by multiplying the unit prices by the requested quantities of reading materials. The procurement appears focused on supporting dual language education resources for elementary students, with a clear emphasis on comprehensive reading instruction materials in both English and Spanish.