SDMC_Game_On_Sole_Source.pdf

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Manatee County, Florida

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The document is a Sole Source Certification form from the School District of Manatee County, Florida, dated June 3, 2025, seeking to procure the Level Up U Character Education Program from Game On Nation, LLC. The procurement covers a comprehensive character education program including licensing and curriculum kits for grades 6-8, accompanied by a 4-day teacher training and certification program for up to 10 teachers. The program focuses on developing leadership skills through evidence-based strategies in character development, personal responsibility, mentorship, citizenship, and critical thinking. Deliverables include teacher guides, student activity guides, and a specialized curriculum aligned with Florida Education Standards in resiliency.

The sole source certification follows Florida Statute 287.057(3), with a 15-business-day posting process initiated upon form completion. While the exact financial value is not specified, the procurement will cover multiple district sites and is authorized under Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012. The program emphasizes experiential learning methodologies and game-based content designed to enhance student engagement through differentiated instruction techniques. Game On Nation, LLC is presented as the exclusive provider of this specific curriculum and training program, with no other vendor able to replicate or license their program components. The procurement appears to be unrestricted in vendor qualifications, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned.

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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 Kevin Chapman.

SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION

Date: June 3, 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: Game On Nation, LLC

Item(s) or Service: Level Up U Character Education Program

Description of Commodities/Services: Level Up U Character Education program and teacher training and certification. Level up U licensing and curriculum kits with teacher guide and student activity guide.

Justification:

_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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