2-Word Systems SS-23-085.docx

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE (PUR 7776)

Single Source Advertisement Sole Source Verification for: WSI Technologies Advertisement Number: SS-23-085

Advertisement Begin Date/Time: March 14, 2023 – 4:00 PM Advertisement End Date/Time: April 4, 2023 – 4:00 PM

Commodities:

Re: Single Source provider for iRecord Content Management Solution

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:

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is in need of an extended warranty for the iRecord Content Management Solution from April 2023 – March 2027.

Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $ 6,200.00 Intended source:

WSI Technologies 9045 River Road, Suite 125 Indianapolis, IN 46240

Justification for single source acquisition:

Word Systems is the exclusive sole source of iRecord Software and Hardware Products in the state of Florida.

iRecord is the leading on-demand, digital video/voice recording system designed specifically for Law Enforcement, Custodial Interviews, and Child Advocacy Centers. iRecord has been made in the USA since 2002, with the help of detectives, law enforcement professionals, computer software and hardware engineers. iRecord is “purposeful” technology because it helps public safety agencies better serve and protect by increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity, while minimizing risk.

iRecord has installed over 3,000 interview rooms nation and worldwide to nearly 2,000 customers. The iRecord solution contains a number of notable specifications and features, several of which are exclusive to iRecord.

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.