CEVMultimediaLLC26264SSDEST_061826.pdf

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF INTENT

TO

PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

The following commodities and services listed below may be a “Single Source” or a “Sole Source” (only one (1) source from which to purchase the commodities and services).

Single/Sole Source No. & Vendor Name: SSD# 26264-SSD-EST: CEV Multimedia, LLC Single/Sole Source Posting Date (7 business days): From: June 18, 2026 To: June 30, 2026 Protest Period (3 business days) From: June 30, 2026 To: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Commodities and Services: See Exhibit A. SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

This NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE shall serve as a notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the “School Board”) to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities and contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES. The description of the commodities and contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted per Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code. It will remain posted for seven (7) business days.

This is not a request for proposals, and no competitive solicitation is available. HCPS will not consider any response to be a proposal. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely to determine whether competition exists.

Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.vendorlink.com. “Like” shall mean equal, equivalent, or identical. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they can meet or exceed the requirements. All responses received within seven (7) business days after the publication of this Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source will be reviewed by HCPS.

A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to publish a competitive solicitation for this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: If Procurement Services does not receive “like” commodities and services information during the Single/Sole Source posting period above, the purchase request shall be issued to the School Board or renewed as approved by the School Board. This section shall serve as notice of the intended decision to enter a single/sole source contract in the manner specified in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. It may negotiate the best terms and conditions with the single/sole source vendor. HCPS shall submit a recommendation to the School Board (www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643) requesting approval to waive the solicitation process and proceed with the single/sole source purchase. Decisions concerning multiple-year sole sourcing are valid for one year after approval by the School Board and must be re-posted and validated before the renewal period.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, 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

Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres http://www.vendorlink.com/ http://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643

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120, Florida Statutes. Any protest concerning HCPS’ decision must be timely received by the General Manager of Procurement Services at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602.

EXHIBIT A

SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

1. Describe what the item commodity and service is and how it is to be used by HCPS.

CEV Multimedia, LLC creates engaging solutions and dynamic curriculum to provide students with the focus and preparation needed for a successful transition from K-12 to post-secondary studies to career success, along with providing necessary training for the life-long learner. The Career and Technical Education department is requesting to purchase digital curriculum and vouchers for Industry Certification Testing that will be used in various middle and high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the following career clusters:

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Business, Management and Administration Health Science Marketing, Sales and Service

In prior years, paper curriculum was used infrequently updated and logistically challenging to distribute. Given the dynamic nature of career and technical education topics, the digital curriculum permits for more frequent updates and transferability.

In prior years, our district has successfully used curriculum called BusinessCenter21 and HealthCenter21, which has recently been purchased by CEV Multimedia, LLC and incorporated into their digital curriculum platform.

We expect that over 6,000 students will be able to utilize the various digital curriculum from CEV Multimedia, LLC as a primary instructional resource in their CTE program.

2. What feature or particular condition of this commodity and service is unique and cannot be obtained from any other source?

The curriculum created by CEV Multimedia, LLC is aligned to the standards of multiple Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and are the sole testing platform for various Industry Certification Exams.

3. Vendor-provided information.

CEV Multimedia. LLC is the producer and publisher as well as the owner of the copyright to icevonline.com which includes iCEV Instructor and Student Annual Licenses for each of our sites: Agricultural Science; Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing; Business, Marketing, Finance, IT & Media; Career Exploration; Cosmetology & Barbering; Family & Consumer Sciences; Health Science; Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security; Middle School Digital Literacy & Career Exploration; STEM; Transportation: Automotive, Diesel & Small Engine. Additionally, CEV Multimedia. LLC is the exclusive owner of Applied Educational Systems, www.aeseducation.com. which includes HealthCenter21 and Business&ITCenter21. CEV Multimedia. LLC is also the exclusive owner of the Today's Class Automotive and Cosmetology & Barbering curriculum. icevonline.com is a sole source product, manufactured, published, produced, sold and distributed exclusively by CEV Multimedia. LLC, the owner of icevonline.com. No other company makes a similar or competing product. This product must be purchased directly from CEV Multimedia, LLC at the address listed below. There are no agents or dealers authorized to represent this product(s).

Additionally, competition is precluded by the existence of a patent, copyright, secret process or monopoly.

There is no other like product{s) available for purchase that would serve the same purpose or function. There is only one price for the above-named product(s) because of exclusive distribution or marketing rights.

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EXHIBIT B

RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE

COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

The following must be completed, signed, and returned as part of your response. Your response will not be accepted without this form, signed by a supplier’s authorized agent.

Respondents who believe they have “like” commodities and services must:

• upload this EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES; and

• provide sufficient information regarding their ability to supply the described commodities and services to allow for an evaluation to determine “like” commodities or “like” services.

Responses received after the Response Due Date and Time (see page one) will not be accepted.

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN):

Telephone Number:

Email:

Signature

Title Date