250013_District_Sole_Source_Letter_-_Apple.pdf
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- Sole Source - Apple State and local contract opportunity
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- 25-0013-KD
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- Florida
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This document is a Sole Source Certification from the School District of Manatee County's Purchasing Department, located in Bradenton, Florida, dated April 2, 2024. The document certifies the district's intent to purchase Apple products and services without competitive bidding, specifically including iPads/tablets, computers, and software/licensing. The procurement follows Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and local purchasing regulations, with a mandatory 15 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3).
The sole source certification is for Apple, Inc. as the exclusive vendor, with the purchasing scope covering technology products and services for the Information Technology Department and various district sites. While specific quantities are not detailed, the document indicates a comprehensive technology acquisition targeting multiple device types and software licensing. The certification is signed by the Purchasing Buyer, and the document notes that a separate sole source letter from Apple is attached to further substantiate the procurement's exclusive nature. The procurement appears to be part of the district's ongoing technology infrastructure and educational technology enhancement strategy.
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School District of Manatee County
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
215 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205
Direct Line (941) 708-8770 FAX Line (941) 708-8485 www.manateeschools.net
School Board
Mary Foreman Chad Choate III “Chair” Cindy Spray “Vice Chair” Gina Messenger Richard Tatem
Superintendent Jason C. Wysong, ED. D.
SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
Date: April 2, 2024
Department: Information Technology and Various Sites
In accordance with the authority granted under Florida School Board Administrative rules, 6A-
1.012 and the Purchasing rules of The School District of Manatee County, the following documentation is submitted in support of a request to purchase the item(s) or services listed below without issuing a call for bids as they are only available from the vendor indicated below:
Upon Completion of this form, the 15 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057 (3) will begin.
Vendor: Apple, Inc.
Item(s) or Service: Apple products and services to include, but not limited to iPads/tablets, computers, and software/licensing.
Description of Commodities/Services: Apple products and services to include, but not limited to iPads/tablets, computers, and software/licensing.
See attached sole source letter from the supplier.
I, the undersigned certify the above to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Purchasing Buyer Approval/Signature http://www.manateeschools.net/
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