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Single Source Provider for Savvas Learning Co. proprietary curriculum materials
Solicitation number
SS-13130
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St. Johns County, Florida

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This document is a Single Source Advertisement from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) for Savvas Learning Company's science curriculum materials. The procurement is for science curriculum materials aligned with Florida State Standards for school years 2025-2030, covering student and teacher editions for grades K-5. The advertisement is open from June 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM to July 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a not-to-exceed budget of $11,000.00. This is not a competitive solicitation, but a notice of intended single source contract under Florida Statutes.

The procurement is specifically for Savvas Science Explorations 2025 Florida curriculum materials, with unique ISBN-identified student and teacher editions for each grade level. Savvas Learning Company is identified as the sole publisher and copyright holder for these materials, with no alternative sources available. The primary contact for questions is Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, who can be reached at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org. Vendors who believe they can fulfill the procurement are invited to provide information during the fifteen business day advertising period, with the agency retaining discretion to determine the procurement approach based on received responses.

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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: Savvas Learning Company Advertisement Number: SS-25-131

Advertisement Begin Date/Time: June 18, 2025 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: July 10, 2025 – 4:00 PM

Commodities:

43232500Educational or reference software
55101509Educational or vocational textbooks

Re: Single Source provider for Savvas Learning Company Proprietary Curriculum materials

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 science curriculum materials as determined by the Florida State Standards published exclusively by Savvas Learning Company for school years 2025-2030.

Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $11,000.00 Intended source:

Savvas Learning Company LLC 15 East Midland Avenue, Suite 502 Paramus, NJ 07652

Justification for single source acquisition:

Savvas Learning Company LLC is the sole publisher and copyright holder for the projects listed below:

ISBNProduct Name
9781428583733
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE K
9781428533509
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE K
9781428583740
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE 1
9781428533516
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE 1
9781428583757
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE 2
9781428533523
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE 2
9781428583764
SAWAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE 3
9781428533530
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE 3
9781428583771
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE 4
9781428533547
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE 4
9781428583788
SAVVAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA 5-YEAR STUDENT EDITION+ 5-YEARLICENSE GRADE 5
9781428533554
SAWAS SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS 2025 FLORIDA TEACHER GUIDE GRADE 5

No other source exists for the purchase of the above listed curriculum materials from Savvas Learning.

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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