2-ThinkCERCA SS-26-105.docx

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE (PUR 7776)

Single Source Advertisement Sole Source Verification for: ThinkCERCA Advertisement Number: SS-26-105

Advertisement Begin Date/Time: March 13, 2026 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: April 3, 2026 – 4:00 PM

Commodities:

Re: Single Source provider for ThinkCERCA proprietary software and reading curriculum

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A "DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE" 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 procuring proprietary software licenses and materials from ThinkCERCA for Florida standard core reading items for FY 2026-2027

Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $34,999.00 Intended source:

ThinkCERCA 875 N. Michican Chicago, IL 60654

Justification for single source acquisition:

ThinkCERCA is the sole source provider for their schoolwide framework for critical thinking and literacy instruction across disciplines. They have created a common core state standard-align literacy program for 3rd-12th grade which has been adopted by the state of Florida.

Distinguishing hallmarks of the online learning platform and content include the following:

· A technology-enabled argumentative writing component

· CERCA rubrics aligned to the common core state standards

· Authentic texts provided for 10 levels of differentiation accompanied by expert, technology-enabled lesson design

· Direct instruction lessons that introduce key skills and concepts of literacy in a self-paced flipbook format with audio support

· Flexible, modular design allows easy customization of the instructional material to integrate with district-level technology systems and existing frameworks and curricula

ThinkCERCA is sole only as a direct transaction between ThinkCERCA Inc. and end customers.

Approved by: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing

Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: (Name), Purchasing Analyst, (PA e-mail), or 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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