Robot Kits and Classroom Materials-LEGO Education

Brevard Public Schools, located in Florida, is seeking to procure LEGO Education robot kits and classroom materials specifically for AP computer science courses through a single/sole source procurement process. The solicitation, identified as Sole Source # 25-0040-SS-TC, is targeting specific LEGO Education products designed for classroom technology and computer science education. The procurement covers a one-year contract term from August 6, 2024, to August 6, 2025, with a total anticipated expenditure of $49,999.00. Key dates include a posting period from July 25, 2024, to August 6, 2024, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Standard Time on August 6, 2024. The school district will be acquiring comprehensive robot kits, academic professional development trainings, and e-learning modules from LEGO Education, following Board Policy 6320 and F.A.C. 6A-1.012 (12)(d). Potential vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products are invited to contact Triana Casteel, Procurement Agent II, at casteel.triana@brevardschools.org or 321-633-1000 ext. 11627 to discuss potential alternatives.

The procurement appears to be an open opportunity without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. LEGO Education United States is positioned as the exclusive distributor of the requested educational product lines, with a comprehensive range of products including STEAM Park, Coding Express, Creative LEGO Brick Sets, StoryTales, SPIKE Essential and Prime Sets, BricQ Motion Sets, and FIRST LEGO League sets. The sole source letter from LEGO Education confirms their exclusive distribution rights for classroom-oriented LEGO sets across Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 educational environments. While the contract value is set at $49,999.00, the procurement allows for potential vendors to challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating they can provide equivalent products. Contact information for further inquiries includes LEGO Education's customer service at 800-362-4308 and Orders@LEGOeducation.us. The procurement process includes a formal protest mechanism outlined in Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, with specific requirements for filing protests and posting bonds.