Certiport_Sole_Source.pdf

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Manatee County, Florida

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This document is a Sole Source Certification from the School District of Manatee County's Purchasing Department, dated August 1, 2024. The document certifies the direct procurement of an exam delivery system from NCS Pearson - Certiport for industry certification and credential programs covering Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit QuickBooks, and Internet and Computing. The procurement is being processed in accordance with Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and will undergo a 15 business day posting process as specified under Florida Statute 287.057(3).

The total contract value is $150,000.00, with Certiport being identified as the sole global provider of the exam delivery system for the specified industry certification and credential programs. The justification references an attached vendor letter, and the purchase is intended to support various sites within the school district. The document emphasizes that Certiport is uniquely positioned as the exclusive provider of these certification and exam delivery services, which aim to provide students with opportunities to gain industry-recognized credentials that can enhance their employability upon high school graduation.

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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: August 1, 2024

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: NCS Pearson - Certiport

Item(s) or Service: Exam delivery system for the industry certification and credential programs for Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit QuickBooks and Internet and Computing.

Total Cost: $150,000.00

Description of Commodities/Services: Certiport, a business of NCS Pearson, Inc. is the sole provider, globally, of the exam delivery system for the industry certification and credential programs listed on the attached letter.

Justification:

_See attached vendor letter_____________________________________________________________ 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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