LETTER_-_SOLE_SOURCE-2025.pdf
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- 26-0033-MR
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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, located in Bradenton, Florida, dated April 28, 2025. The certification is for the purchase of Knox Keysecure products, specifically electronic locks, keys, and docking stations/charges, to be implemented countywide for first responder access. The procurement is being processed through the Building Department, with a total estimated cost of $328,940.66.
The sole source procurement is being conducted in accordance with Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and the district's purchasing rules. The vendor is The Knox Company, and the purpose is to upgrade first responders' lock boxes. Upon completion of the certification form, a 15-day posting process will begin as required by FSBA rule 6a-1.012. The documentation certifies that these products are only available from the specified vendor and are necessary to align with county-wide changes for first responder access.
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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:
Chad Choate III Heather Felton Cindy Spray “Vice Chair:
Charlie Kennedy Superintendent Richard Tatum
Jason C. Wysong, Ed. D.
SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
Date: April 28, 2025
Department: Building Department
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 day posting process in accordance with FSBA rule 6a-
1.012 will begin.
Vendor: The Knox Company
Item(s) or Service: Knox Keysecure products-Purchase electronic locks, keys, docking stations/charges. To be in line with county wide changes for first responder’s access.
Total Estimated Cost: $328,940.66
Description of Commodities/Services:
First responders lock box upgrades.
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/
Direct Line (941) 708-8770 FAX Line (941) 708-8485
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