2-American Reading Company SS-27-003.docx
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- Solicitation number
- SS-16224
- Issued by
- St. Johns County, Florida
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This is a Single Source Advertisement for a proprietary software license procurement issued by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB). FSDB seeks to purchase 3-year proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company for SchoolPace Connect-Variant 4 and eIRLA/eNIL subscriptions. The procurement is intended for fiscal years 2026-2029. The advertisement period runs from June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM through July 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM, providing a fifteen business day notice period for potential alternative vendors to respond. No competitive bidding process is associated with this procurement, as it is classified as a single source acquisition. All inquiries should be directed to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at whitwamk@fsdk12.org.
The estimated not-to-exceed dollar amount for this procurement is $27,000.00. American Reading Company, located at 480 Norristown Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422, is identified as the sole source provider. The justification for single source acquisition is based on American Reading Company's exclusive development and ownership of the SchoolPace and eIRLA/eNIL products, as well as the company's exclusive negotiation and licensing rights for copyrighted materials with content publishers and authors on behalf of the school district. The materials are proprietary and cannot be duplicated, reproduced, or modified without written consent from American Reading Company. Vendors believing they can fulfill this procurement are permitted to submit evidence of their capability during the fifteen business day advertising period; however, the agency retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the single source procurement or conduct a competitive solicitation based on responses received.
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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE (PUR 7776)
Single Source Advertisement Sole Source Verification for: American Reading Company Advertisement Number: SS-27-003
Advertisement Begin Date/Time: June 10, 2026 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: July 12, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Commodities:
| 55101509 | Educational or vocational textbooks |
| 86141500 | Educational guidance services |
Re: Single Source provider for proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A "NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(3), F.S., §120.57(3), F.S., AND RULE 60A-1.045, F.A.C. BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE AGENCY WITH BID RELATED QUESTIONS.
Performance and/or Design Requirements:
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is in need of purchasing 3-year proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company for the SchoolPace Connect-Variant 4 and eIRLA/eNIL subscriptions. FSDB intends to issue a Purchase Order for this product for FY 2026-2029
Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $27,000.00 Intended source:
American Reading Company 480 Norristown Road Blue Bell, PA 19422
Justification for single source acquisition:
American Reading Company® is the sole source provider of SchoolPace® (includingIRLA®/eENIL®) and SchoolPace Connect®.
American Reading Company's products are developed in collaboration with district leaders of curriculum and instruction. Use of copyrighted materials are negotiated and secured by American Reading Company on behalf of the district with the publishers, authors, and all other content owners.
The above items can only be purchased through and with the permission of American Reading Company. Program materials are copyrighted by American Reading Company and may not be duplicated without prior written consent of American Reading Company. Reproduction, reuse, or modification of any instructional materials, copyrighted content, or registered trademarks of American Reading Company, including but not limited to on a privately hosted or third-party lesson-sharing website (for profit or not for profit), is strictly prohibited.
Approved by: Kim Whitwam
Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdk12.org.
This is the statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement of an intended single source procurement. The Agency believes this is a single source procurement; however, vendors that feel they can fulfill this procurement should provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described within the fifteen business day advertising period by contacting the listed Primary Contact. A determination by the Agency not to complete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in §120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to file a bond or other security within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
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