DBQ_Sole_Source_Letter_2025.pdf

This is a sole source letter from The DBQ Project dated January 1, 2025, addressing the procurement of educational curriculum materials and professional development services for the State of Florida. The letter establishes The DBQ Project as the exclusive producer and distributor of Document Based Questions (DBQ) materials across multiple subject areas and grade levels, including Document Based Questions in American History and World History, as well as Mini-Qs curricula in American History (Volumes 1-2), Texas History, Florida History, Literature (Volumes 1-2), World History (Volumes 1-3), Geography, and Civics. The DBQ Project also serves as the sole provider of professional development training related to these educational programs. The materials are available exclusively through The DBQ Project, with no competing publishers involved in the distribution of these proprietary educational resources.

The letter confirms the sole source nature of this procurement, eliminating the requirement for competitive bidding. As the exclusive producer and distributor of both print and online versions of these curriculum materials, The DBQ Project holds a monopoly on the availability of these specific educational products and associated training services for Florida's educational institutions. No alternative sources or competing vendors exist for these materials, making The DBQ Project the only option available for procurement of these particular educational resources and professional development offerings.