Specifications include, but are not limited to: It is the intent of the Horry County Schools Office of Procurement to solicit offers from qualified vendors to provide Teacher Ready Science Kits for the Middle and High schools within the District in accordance with all requirements stated herein. The specifications cover services to furnish all labor, assembly, materials, training, technical support, supplies and equipment necessary to provide the services requested. Kit Material Specifications: • Materials in kits must align to OpenSciEd and be packaged complete with all items the teachers will need to teach the units. • Kits must include items that developers deem as optional, locally supplied or by the teacher shown on the OpenSciEd materials lists. All items must be packaged in a complete, prepped, or ready-to-use condition. • The curriculum must align to the free Open Educational Resource (OER) version of OpenSciEd online. • The District will not be accessing digital content through any other online portal. • Printed materials such as card sets, maps, and puzzles must also be included. • Materials from previous units that were not utilized but are required in our selected units must be included in the kit delivery. • The kits must include visual and written tip sheets with information about items added to the kit for teachers’ convenience, tips for setting up and managing equipment, and helpful ideas about teaching various lessons. • All live materials must be supplied if required in the unit. Live materials will need to be replaced when received at the school if the items have become deceased. • Material coupons will not be accepted. • Refills must be available for the units to include locally sourced and prepped materials. • Safety Data Sheets shall be included in all kits.