SDMC_806_Tech_Sole_Source.pdf

This is a Sole Source Certification document issued by the School District of Manatee County, Florida's Purchasing Department on August 28, 2025, for the procurement of compliance accountability software from 806 Technologies, Inc. The software, called Crate, is designed to house documentation and monitor compliance of grant funds across multiple educational departments. The procurement follows Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and district purchasing regulations without a competitive bidding process. A mandatory 15 business day posting period commenced following the certification in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3), with the opportunity posted on September 3, 2025, and a response deadline of September 19, 2025. No specific contract term, renewal options, or site visits were identified in the documentation.

806 Technologies, Inc., located in Plano, Texas, is certified as the exclusive developer and sole provider of the Crate software, with the company handling all programming, maintenance, and distribution internally. No specific pricing information was disclosed in the sole source certification. The procurement qualifies for single source procurement under 2 CFR 200.320(f)(3), which permits such acquisitions when an item is available from only one source or when competitive solicitation is impractical. No set-aside designations, incumbent contractor information, or alternative vendors were noted. Interested parties may contact 806 Technologies at accounting@806technologies.com or 877-331-6160, extension 3, with inquiries directed to Kara, Tara, or Mark Hailey. Protests to the sole source determination must be filed within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.