PUR 7776 Consulab Educatech FDC SS-25-095.pdf

This is a Description of Intended Single Source Purchase (PUR 7776) issued by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), seeking to procure educational training equipment for the Diesel Service Technician Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program from Consulab Educatech, Inc. The document outlines a three-year (36-month) procurement for vocational teaching aids and materials, with an internal tracking number FDC SS-25-095. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2025, with a last day for receipt of information set for July 17, 2025, and involves specialized training equipment including learning materials, student manuals, instructor manuals, and user guides covering topics such as Ohm's law, DC Circuits, Electromagnetism, Functional Cutaway Diesel Starter, Heavy Vehicle Steering System, and Cutaway 30/30 Chamber.

The estimated dollar amount for this single-source acquisition is $43,575.00 annually, totaling $130,725.00 over the three-year term. Consulab Educatech, Inc. was determined to be the sole vendor capable of providing these specialized training aids for the inmate vocational education program, with procurement research confirming no other vendor can meet the specific requirements. The justification emphasizes the company's unique ability to design and manufacture customized training aids specifically for automotive and heavy vehicle technologies, with proprietary educational materials that offer a cohesive learning experience not replicable by other vendors. The acquisition follows Florida statutory guidelines for single-source purchasing, with approval from key personnel in the Bureau of Procurement, Office of Programs and Re-Entry, and Office of Financial Management.