SDMC_Benchmark_Sole_Source.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Certification document submitted by the School District of Manatee County, Florida Purchasing Department dated September 25, 2025, requesting authorization to procure curriculum materials and educational services from Benchmark Education without competitive bidding. The district seeks to purchase Benchmark Curriculum Materials, Educational Programs, and Professional Development Training, including Dynamite Decodables, Steps to Advance Literacy Solutions Packages, and Phonics Intervention Packages for implementation across various school sites. The certification process will proceed with a 15 business day public posting period in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3), during which stakeholders may file protests in accordance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.
The total estimated cost for this sole source procurement is $750,000.00. The district has determined that these curriculum materials and services are available only from Benchmark Education, meeting the criteria for sole source justification under Florida School Board Administrative Rules 6A-1.012. The vendor letter referenced in the documentation provides additional substantiation for the sole source determination. Prospective bidders or interested parties must file any protests within the prescribed timeframe and post required bonds or security as mandated by Florida law to preserve their rights under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
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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
Heather Felton Chad Choate III “Chair” Cindy Spray “Vice Chair” Charlie Kennedy Richard Tatem
Superintendent Dr. Laurie Breslin
SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
Date: September 25, 2025
Department: Various Sites
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 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057 (3) will begin.
Vendor: Benchmark Education
Item(s) or Service: Benchmark Curriculum Materials, Educational Programs, and Professional Development Training.
Total Estimated Cost: $750,000.00
Description of Commodities/Services: Dymamite Decodables, Steps to Advance Literacy Solutions Packages, Phonics Intervention Packages, etc.
_See attached vendor letter_____________________________________________________________ I, the undersigned certify the above to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Purchasing Buyer Approval/Signature
FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 120.57(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, (as altered by section 110.123(3)(d)(4)), OR FAILURE TO POST THE BOND OR OTHER
SECURITY REQUIRED BY LAW WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED FOR FILING A BOND SHALL
CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER 120, FLORIDA STATUTES.
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