9076 - PUR 7776 Signed - DocuSign.pdf

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FDOT DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

375-040-53

PROCUREMENT

03/19

PUR 7776 (rev.10/14) Page 1 of 2 60A-1.010, F.A.C.

AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: AASHTO STEM Outreach Program Materials

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Educational materials related to the AASHTO STEM Outreach program

CONTACT

Name: Cassandra Anderson Address: 605 Suwannee Street, MS 20, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 Telephone: 850-414-4479 Email: CO.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

Internal tracking number, if any: DOT-SS-25-9076-CA

Date posted: Last day for receipt of information:

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with section 287.057(3)(c), Florida Statutes and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Service Required (commodity class and group, manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

57040100: Educational kits; 43232500: Educational or reference software

Quantity or Term (as appropriate): 91 Bridge Builder Modules

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate): April Combs, Engineering/CADD Systems

Performance and/or Design Requirements (intended use, function or application, compatibility etc. requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate): The Department intends to acquire educational modules from the AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions Program to enhance STEM education in K-12 schools across the

State of Florida. The AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions Program provides hands-on, engaging educational resources that align with state educational standards and inspires interest in careers in transportation and engineering. The Bridge Builder

Module is designed to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable for students, fostering a strong foundation in

STEM disciplines. This module focuses on engineering principles, teaching students about the design, construction, and analysis of bridges. Section 1004.92, Florida Statutes, addresses career education and training and supports initiatives aimed at developing a skilled workforce. The statute emphasizes the importance of education that aligns with workforce demands and promotes STEM competencies as essential for the state’s economic development.

Intended source (vendor, contractor): AASHTO

Estimated Dollar Amount: $100,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate): Section 334.044(35), Florida Statutes, requires the FDOT to consult with affected stakeholders to provide a workforce development program for the delivery of projects designated in the

Department’s Work Program. The AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions program is part of this comprehensive program that emphasizes the importance of developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting Florida’s infrastructure needs.

AASHTO is the only known vendor capable of providing the AASHTO STEM Outreach Program Materials.

Approved By: (names & titles, as appropriate to Post on Vendor Bid System (VBS), e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Authorized Signature Title

Docusign Envelope ID: 256B0F1C-A462-42A9-AEC5-08ED991FB845

State Purchasing Administrator

05/19/25 04/28/25

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FDOT DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

375-040-53

PROCUREMENT

03/19

PUR 7776 (rev.10/14) Page 2 of 2 60A-1.010, F.A.C.

Central Office Legal Review:

Authorized Signature Title

Legal review by the Office of General Counsel is required prior to posting. Please coordinate with District Legal

Counsel prior to submission to the Office of General Counsel, MS-58.

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall:

1. Provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in s.120.57 (3) F.S.

Docusign Envelope ID: 256B0F1C-A462-42A9-AEC5-08ED991FB845

Assistant General Counsel