Wonder Books (Sole Source S8.27)

This sole‑source contract awards Richland County School District One the purchase of “Wonder Books,” a combined picture‑book and built‑in audio player designed for early‑literacy instruction. Playaway Products LLC, the exclusive holder of the product’s trademarks and patents, supplies a variety of titles in both standard and large‑print formats. The total value of the award is $14,352.50, well below thresholds that trigger broader public‑notice requirements. The contract is justified on the basis that no other vendor can provide an equivalent single‑unit print‑and‑audio solution meeting the district’s accessibility and instructional needs. • Product: Wonder Books (print‑and‑audio units) for Pre‑K/ELL students. • Total contract amount: $14,352.50 covering 5‑40 copies of each title. • Procurement method: Sole source under SC Code § 1560 and RCSD1 Procurement Code § 4210, with a seven‑business‑day protest window.