26-0109-TG_District_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf
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- Sole Source - Avoteck Aviation Training Systems State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 26-0109-TG
- Issued by
- Manatee County, Florida
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This is a Sole Source Certification letter from the School District of Manatee County, Florida Purchasing Department, dated January 30, 2026, documenting the district's request to procure Avotek Training Systems for Aviation Systems without competitive bidding. The procurement encompasses equipment training systems for aviation instruction across various district sites. The certification initiates a 15 business day public posting period in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3), with the protest deadline established as February 23, 2026. No specific quantities, delivery schedules, or contract term details are disclosed in the certification document itself.
The sole source justification is based on Avotek's identified status as the exclusive provider capable of meeting the district's specialized aviation training requirements, with emphasis on the vendor's unique technical capabilities, proprietary system design, and essential compatibility with existing training infrastructure. No pricing information, budget range, or award value is provided in the available certification documentation. The procurement does not include set-aside designations for disadvantaged, minority-owned, or women-owned business enterprises. Avotek is identified as the incumbent vendor for this aviation training systems procurement, with the award anticipated to proceed directly to this provider following the 15 business day protest period. Interested parties may file protests during the posting window in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 120.
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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
Heather Felton Cindy Spray “Chair” Richard Tatem “Vice Chair” Charlie Kennedy Chad Choate III
Superintendent Dr. Laurie Breslin
SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
Date: January 30, 2026
Department: 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: Avotek
Item(s) or Service: Training Systems for Aviation Systems
Description of Commodities/Services: Equipment training systems for Aviation Systems
_See attached Avotek Sole Source Letter
I, the undersigned certify the above to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Purchasing Buyer Approval/Signature
FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 120.57(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, (as altered by section 110.123(3)(d)(4)), OR FAILURE TO POST THE BOND OR OTHER
SECURITY REQUIRED BY LAW WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED FOR FILING A BOND SHALL
CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER 120, FLORIDA STATUTES.
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