Teaching aids

Western Suffolk BOCES, located in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, New York, is conducting a competitive bid (BID #25/26-49KM) for Teaching Aids to support educational and therapeutic programming for the 2025/26 school year. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive array of 92 distinct educational and sensory items, including fidget tools, learning aids, therapeutic equipment, and classroom accessories from multiple potential suppliers such as Got-Autism LLC, Staples Business Advantage, and Speech Corner LLC. The bid will be opened on October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a contract term extending from the award date through June 30, 2026. Vendors are required to submit both a paper printout and a digital copy (CD/flash drive) of their cost proposal, with detailed specifications for each item. The procurement allows for alternative or equivalent items, subject to specific substitution requirements, and BOCES reserves the right to award the bid by individual items, item classifications, or in total, based on the most advantageous option.

The bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must comply with various legal requirements including non-collusive bidding certifications, Iranian Divestment Act compliance, and sexual harassment prevention policies. While no specific budget range is provided, the bid indicates that no minimum or maximum purchase is guaranteed, and multiple municipal and not-for-profit organizations may be authorized to purchase under this contract. Pricing must be net and include all delivery charges, with vendors expected to utilize pricing sources including New York State contracts, Suffolk County contracts, and other cooperative bid pricing. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a holistic approach to supporting diverse educational needs, potentially serving special education or inclusive learning environments. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet detailed product specifications, pricing structures, and compliance with administrative requirements.