York Region District School Board is seeking bid submissions for Low Incidence and Blind/Low Vision Special Education software and hardware training for Special Equipment Amount (SEA) claims and other requirements for our students.

The Ministry of Education Special Equipment Amount (SEA) provides funding to school boards to assist with the costs of learning resources essential to support students with special needs, where the need for specific resources are recommended or determined by a qualified professional. These resources provide students with access to the Ontario curriculum or a board determined program and to attend school.  If the Ministry changes the SEA funding model the Board reserves the right to modify or terminate this Agreement.

The objective of this proposal is to establish a relationship with a Vendor(s) for Low Incidence and Blind/Low Vision Special Education Software and Hardware Training on an as-required basis. This relationship will allow the Board to ensure that we are purchasing quality service at a competitive price, while improving management reporting and reducing material and administrative costs.

The Board spends approximately $200,000.00 on the Low Incidence and Blind/Low Vision Special Education training per year. This is an estimate only and should not be construed as a guarantee; rather it is shown to provide an indication of the potential of this Contract. 

The Board spends approximately $250,000.00 on the Low Incidence and Blind/Low Vision Special Education training annually. This is an estimate only and should not be construed as a guarantee; rather it is shown to provide an indication of the potential of this Contract

Proponents are hereby invited to propose the lowest net prices, including all delivery charges for which the Proponent is prepared to furnish the goods and/or services requested herein, in accordance with the guidelines expressed in the enclosed document. Proponents are hereby invited to bid the lowest net prices, including all delivery charges for which the Proponent is prepared to furnish the goods requested herein, in accordance with the guidelines expressed in the enclosed document.