2-Learning A-Z SS-26-160.docx
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- Solicitation number
- SS-16011
- Issued by
- St. Johns County, Florida
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This is a Single Source Advertisement for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) seeking sole source procurement of Learning A-Z licensed software and training materials for fiscal year 2026-2027. The procurement encompasses educational and reference software along with computer software licensing services, specifically for LAZEL Learning A-Z curriculum products including Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, Raz-Plus, Raz-Plus ELL Edition, Headsprout, Science A-Z, Writing A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, and pre-printed Learning A-Z resources. The single source advertisement began on May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM and concludes on June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM, representing the statutorily mandated fifteen business day notification period. No competitive bid process, site visits, or bidder conferences are associated with this procurement.
The estimated not-to-exceed dollar amount for this contract is $12,100.00. The intended sole source provider is LAZEL, Inc., located at 1840 East River Road, Suite 320, Tucson, Arizona 85718. The justification for single source acquisition is based on Learning A-Z, LLC being the exclusive provider of these specific products and proprietary materials in the United States, with multiple registered and trademarked product lines available only through this vendor. Interested vendors who believe they can fulfill this procurement are required to submit information regarding their capabilities to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org during the advertising period. The agency reserves discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received during this notification window.
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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: LEARNING A-Z Advertisement Number: SS-26-160
Advertisement Begin Date/Time: May 19, 2026 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: June 10, 2026 – 4:00 PM
Commodities:
| 43232500 | Educational or reference software |
| 81112501 | Computer software licensing service |
Re: Single Source provider for LAZEL, Inc. Learning A-Z licensed software
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 software and training for LAZEL Learning A-Z licensed curriculum materials for FY 2026-2027
Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $12,100.00 Intended source:
LAZEL,Inc.
1840 E. River Road, Suite 320 Tucson, AZ 85718
Justification for single source acquisition:
Learning A-Z, LLC, a LAZEL, Inc. company is the sole source provider of the following products in the United States: Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, Raz-Plus, Raz-Plus ELL Edition, Headsprout, Science A-Z, Writing A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, Pre-printed Learning A-Z Resources. In addition, Leaning A-Z, Reading A-Z, Raz-Plus, Raz-Kids, and Science A-Z are registered trademarks of LAZEL, Inc., ReadyTest A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, and Writing A-Z are trademarks of LAZEL, Inc.
No other source exists for LAZEL, Inc. Learn A-Z software materials.
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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