2- Florida Vision Technology SS-26-158.docx
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- Solicitation number
- SS-16014
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- St. Johns County, Florida
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This is a Single Source Advertisement for a sole source procurement issued by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) under Advertisement Number SS-26-158. FSDB seeks to procure assistive technology products for fiscal year 2026-2027, specifically Explore 8 handheld portable video magnifiers, Cloverbook Pro units, Index Basic-D V5 Braille Embossers, and Dot Pad X units. The advertisement began on May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM and concludes on June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM, providing a fifteen business day notice period for potential vendors to submit information regarding their ability to supply the requested commodities. No competitive bidding process, site visits, or bidders' meetings are associated with this single source procurement. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the advertisement.
The estimated not-to-exceed dollar amount for this procurement is $75,100.00. Florida Reading & Vision Technology, located at 2880 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 104 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is identified as the intended sole source provider. The justification for single source acquisition is based on Florida Reading & Vision Technology's exclusive authorization as the sole authorized reseller and master distributor for HumanWare (Explore 8 devices and Index Braille printers), IRIE-AT/SightCare (Clover-brand and MirrorPad-brand magnifiers), and Dot Inc. (Dot Pad X units). Additionally, Florida Reading & Vision Technology holds special authorization to service and support FSDB due to their demonstrated high standards for customer service and technical support. Vendors believing they can fulfill this procurement must contact Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org during the advertising period.
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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: Florida Reading & Vision Technology Advertisement Number: SS-26-158
Advertisement Begin Date/Time: May 19, 2026 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: June 10, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Commodities:
| 42211700 | Communication aids for the physically challenged |
| 41111700 | Viewing and observing instruments and accessories |
Re: Single Source provider for Florida Reading & Vision Technology
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 Explore 8 handheld portable video magnifers, Cloverbook Pro units, Index Basic-D V5 Braille Embossers, and Dot Pad X units for FY 2026-2027.
Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $75,100.00 Intended source:
Florida Reading & Vision Technology 2880 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 104 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Justification for single source acquisition:
Florida Reading and Vision is the sole authorized reseller for the following manufacturers of assistive technology products for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind:
HumanWare: Explore 8 handheld & portable low vision devices, and master distributor for Index Braille printers (Basic D)
IRIE-AT/SightCare: All Clover-brand and MirrorPad-brand portable and handheld video magnifiers, including CloverBook Pro/Pro XL and MirrorPad Pro
Dot Inc.: Dox Pad X
Florida Reading and Vision Technology is specially authorized for servicing and supporting Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, due to their high standards for customer service and technical support for all of the above manufacturers and master distributors.
Approved by: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing
Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.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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