MagicSchool_Inc._Sole_Source_11.5.25.pdf

This is a sole source letter and procurement notice from Magic School, Inc. and the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, documenting a single-source purchase of Magic School AI, an education-specific artificial intelligence software-as-a-service platform. Magic School AI is a K-12 focused system featuring over 80 AI tools for teachers and 50+ AI tools for students, including an educational AI chatbot called Raina with Retrieval-Augmented Generation technology, data analytics capabilities, customizable writing feedback, built-in Adobe image generation approved for school use, and student monitoring features. The platform integrates with multiple learning management systems and student information systems including Canvas, Classlink, and 10+ additional systems through single sign-on functionality. The procurement notice was posted on January 16, 2026, with a seven-business-day response period extending through January 30, 2026, and a three-business-day protest period from January 30 through February 3, 2026. Interested vendors must submit responses via www.myvendorlink.com using Exhibit B forms with clear and convincing documentation demonstrating capability to meet or exceed stated requirements by the January 30, 2026 deadline.

Magic School, Inc., located in Boulder, Colorado, is identified as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Magic School product, which is copyrighted and has no authorized agents, dealers, or competing products available. The sole-source designation is justified based on Magic School's unique proprietary features, exclusive distribution rights, and specialized integration capabilities with Hillsborough County's existing systems. No specific pricing, contract term length, renewal options, or funding source information is disclosed in the notices; these details remain subject to negotiation between Hillsborough County Public Schools and Magic School, Inc. following School Board approval. There are no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. Magic School, Inc. provides in-application support Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.