Burlington English - Notice of Intent 2025.pdf

The document is a Notice of Intent to Award a Contract from the Davis School District (DSD) Purchasing Department in Utah, seeking to procure online English language learning licenses from Burlington English for its Adult Education program. The district intends to purchase 200 online licenses at $96 each, totaling $19,200, with the potential for additional licenses based on enrollment. The contract is for a five-year term, covering online English language curriculum for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students, which includes basic to advanced level English courses, digital literacy modules, career exploration resources, and lesson materials aligned with CASAS testing standards.

Burlington English is being considered as the sole source vendor due to the unique comprehensiveness of their curriculum, which provides extensive features not found in other online programs. The district's justification includes the program's ability to offer detailed course materials across multiple English proficiency levels, real-life scenarios, job skills training, and comprehensive lesson plans. The procurement is being pursued without a standard competitive bidding process under the Utah Procurement Code, specifically citing the "only one source" provision. The vendor comparison indicated that alternative providers like Pearson lack curriculum for lower-level English speakers and require significantly more teacher preparation time.