Educational School Supplies

About School SpecialtySave Time & Money – Utilize Your OMNIA Partners Contract Looking for the right partner to meet the unique issues of this year’s purchasing cycle? Look no further than your purchasing cooperative contract with School Specialty. We deliver the best overall value on all your needs from supplies to furniture. As you save, you also add to your future annual rebate — bid contracts can’t give you that. And you get it all through a legal contractual vehicle. Through our partnership, you receive:35% off list price on supply items14% off list price on individual furniture itemsFREE shipping on parcel shipped items over $49 (pricing policy 9)FREE shipping on non-parcel shipped items (pricing policy 6). For other non-parcel shipped items (pricing policy 5) a $9.95 minimum or 15% of the net subtotal of the items will apply. Arts & CraftsWe’re proud of our 100 year legacy of providing a wide range of quality arts and crafts supplies for every project and every budget. We are

also committed to supporting and inspiring art educators, offering many Professional Development workshops, on-demand webinars, blogs and 200+ art lesson plans. Classroom and Office Supplies, Teaching AidesFrom the classroom to the front office and facilities, we are dedicated to making sure you have the everyday products and supplies you need. Find a vast selection of products selected specifically for schools, with the quality you expect, at prices that fit your budget. FurnitureEverything we offer in our comprehensive line of furniture solutions – from contemporary to traditional, from seating to storage – is designed to help you create modern learning spaces. We offer top manufacturers’ products as well as our own exclusive brands, which allows us to ensure better lead times and savings we pass on to you. K-12 Science ResourcesWe believe science isn’t just a subject, it’s an experience. With numerous exclusive brands like ScienceFLEXTM, Delta Explore Readers, CPO LinkTM, and NeoSCI®, our supplemental science curricula includes proven materials such as readers, hands-on kits and engaging lessons to help you open the world of science to students. Physical EducationEvery student deserves the physical, mental and cognitive health benefits of Physical Education and Physical Activity. That’s why we’re committed to offering products and resources to help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime, including a wide range of on-demand webinars developed by our own PE experts. Special Needs ResourcesWe believe every student can experience the thrill of achievement. To help, we offer an extensive selection of products for key solution areas. We also support educators with best practice buying guides for sensory spaces, adapted PE, art and inclusive learning environments as well as provide inspiration from blogs and webinars from our on-staff experts.Click to learn more about Building Multisensory RoomsClick to learn more about Adaptive & Inclusive products Supplemental CurriculumWe believe every student deserves the support they need to reach their potential, from addressing unfinished learning to meeting standards. To help you in this effort, we offer ELA, Math and Science curriculum that measurably helps all students. Turnkey Solution for New & Renovated SpacesProjects by Design®is our unique service, from collaborative no-cost expert design through installation and beyond. Using our exclusive 6-Essential Design Elements®, our team of in-house designers and Learning Environment Specialists can work with you to create inspiring comprehensive ecosystems, from birth to Grade 12, as well as training on the latest trends and methods. Early ChildhoodWith a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, family engagement solutions, and social-emotional learning tools, Childcraft and School Specialty help you create an effective learning environment. We offer a complete assortment of high-quality, safe, and developmentally-appropriate products that support early learning standards and educational outcomes for children from birth through grade 2.PreK - 2 Early Childhood Resources & FurnitureWe have a 75 year heritage in making a wide range of high quality, trusted products educators need to create engaging early childhood learning environments – from dramatic play areas and literacy centers to STEM areas and outdoor learning. All our products are expertly curated and our furniture is crafted with pride in our own facility in Pennsylvania. U.S. Communities and National IPA, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, have come together as OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA or U.S. Communities continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities and National IPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know. Furniture, Installation and Related ServicesRegion 4 ESC - TXContract Number: R191815May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2023 Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through April 30, 2025 RENEWED THROUGH April 30, 2024Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryDiscount ScheduleDue DiligenceMaster Agreement DocumentsOfficial Signed ContractContract Award DocumentsNotice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 11.19.2020Notice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 06.23.2021Contract Renewal 1Contract Update 1Contract Update 2Contract Update 3Contract Update 4Contract Update 5Contract Update 6Contract Update 7Response EvaluationSupplier Response to RFPEvaluation DocumentsSolicitation ProcessOriginal RFP DocumentRFP Addendum 1RFP Questions and AnswersProof of PublicationRFP Request ListRFP Opening Documents Educational School SuppliesRegion 4 ESC - TXContract Number: R190503July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022 Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through June 30, 2024 RENEWED THROUGH June 30, 2024Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryPricingDue DiligenceMaster Agreement DocumentsOfficial Signed ContractContract Award DocumentsNotice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 11.19.2020Notice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 06.23.2021Contract Renewal 1Contract Renewal 2Contract Updates 1-9Contract Update 10Contract Update 11Contract Update 12Contract Update 13Contract Update 14Contract Update 15Contract Update 16Contract Update 17Response EvaluationSupplier Response to RFPEvaluation DocumentsSolicitation ProcessOriginal RFP DocumentRFP Questions & AnswersProof of PublicationRFP Request ListRFP Opening Documents Athletic, Physical Education Supplies, and Team UniformsRegion 4 ESC - TXContract Number: R201105January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023 Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through September 30, 2025 RENEWED THROUGH September 30, 2024Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryDue DiligenceMaster Agreement DocumentsOfficial Signed ContractContract Award DocumentsContract Award LetterNotice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 06.23.2021Contract Renewal 1Contract Update 1Contract Update 2Contract Update 3Contract Update 4Response EvaluationEvaluation DocumentsSolicitation ProcessOriginal RFP DocumentRFP Addendum 1RFP Addendum 2RFP Addendum 3RFP Addendum 4RFP Addendum 5RFP Questions & AnswersProof of PublicationRFP Request ListHistorically Underutilized Business OutreachRFP Opening DocumentsPrevious ContractPrevious Contract Contract Highlights School Supplies ContractSchool and Office Supplies to Fit Every BudgetSchool Specialty provides a wide range of essential material, from classroom, art, PE and science supplies to complete learning environments. Along with national brands, School Specialty offers our unique proprietary brands including:Abilitations- Special Needs SuppliesChildcraft- Early Childhood ProductsSax- Art Education SuppliesSportime - Physical Education, Health & Wellness SuppliesSchool Smart - Classroom SuppliesClassroom Select- Furniture & EquipmentWith such a wide range of products available from School Specialty through OMNIA Partners, your school or district can satisfy vertually all of your needs with a single online order. Not only will you receive competitive discounts by taking advantage of School Specialty's contracts with OMNIA Partners, but you can get other special benefits as well - such as pre-designed professional development (on-demand and in-person) and a volume rebate on supplies orders. Adaptive & InclusiveAbilitations Special Needs Products Make a DifferenceAbilitationsand School Specialty are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs. We strive to offer the most comprehensive assortment of products and solutions for all children, and the therapists, educators and families that support them. From theraputty to fidgets, to weighted blankets, swings and more we offer the most effective special needs resources and solutions available. We are determined to help make learning safe and fun and improve the quality of life for all children with special needs. It's an approach that's made Abilitations a trusted brand for therapists, educators, parents and caregivers for 25 years.Early ChildhoodWhere the Child Comes FirstWith a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, family engagement solutions, and social-emotional learning tools, Childcraftand School Specialty help you create an effective learning environment. We offer a complete assortment of high-quality, safe, and developmentally-appropriate products that support early learning standards and educational outcomes for children from birth through grade 2. Athletic Supplies ContractSportime PE Equipment to Encourage Physical ActivityPhysical fitness is critical to student success. Our products, including innovative physical education resources from Sportime, are carefully selected to enhance physical development, help children enjoy physical fitness, and show them how to be active throughout their lifetime. Through our complete selection of high-quality fitness and sports equipment, including balls, jump ropes, and bean bags, we are able to help educators engage and energize students to get active today and sustain a healthy lifestyle tomorrow.Click to learn more about Sportime Furniture ContractWe Furnish a Place for LearningOur name says it all: Schools are our specialty. So when you source your furnishings through our Furniture & Installation Contract with OMNIA Partners you get more than just a list of furniture. You get access to a tiered discount structure off MSRP on over 60 furniture vendors and a dedicated Learning Environments team that will work closely with you providing design ideas and renderings - all as part of your contract.Click to view our Inspiration Gallery Science ContractTomorrow’s Inventors Are in Today’s ClassroomsNo one can know exactly what STEM and STEAM challenges tomorrow will bring. But we do know the graduates best prepared for them will be the ones who are taught not just facts, but an integrated approach in both instruction and layout that teaches them how to think like innovators. Providing that kind of holistic education to them also demands a great deal from you. But to deliver on those high expectations, you need to start with the right resources. From furniture and products, to professional development and funding, we can bring you the help to inspire young thinkers and prepare graduates who will change the world. Click to Shop ScienceInsight & Inspiration for Creating a Makerspace in Your SchoolA growing trend is the construction of a separate makerspace where students can engage in hands-on, creative projects to support student design and creation. Whether a section of the library, converted computer lab, or spare classroom, your makerspace can inspire creativity and innovation by giving it the right mix of equipment and technology while being flexible enough to adapt as project needs change.See how School Specialty can help you serve current needs and allow for future growth.Click to learn more about a Makerspace Resources Rebate Sell SheetDiscount Sell SheetOMNIA Partners MSRP Flyer School SafetyESSER FundingProjects by Design Success Stories College Football Playoff Foundation César Chávez AcademyOliver Brown Elementary School