SDMC_Sole_Source_-_ROOTS.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Certification form from the School District of Manatee County Purchasing Department in Bradenton, Florida, dated July 17, 2025. The document details a procurement for Roots Education Co. LLC to provide a Robotically Operated Training system (ROOTS), which includes a comprehensive robotics training package comprised of a robot package, sensor package, actuator package, a specialized "cobot" table, curriculum, installation, and training services. The procurement is for various district sites and will follow a 15-business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057 (3).
The total estimated cost for this sole source procurement is $200,000.00. The robotics training system can be expanded with additional packages depending on the specific use of the robots. The vendor, Roots Education, will supply the complete ROOTS system, which encompasses the robot, installation curriculum, and real-world application training. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A1.012 and the Purchasing rules of the School District of Manatee County, with the document certifying that these robotics training systems are only available from this specific vendor.
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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: July 17, 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: Roots Education Co. LLC
Item(s) or Service: Robotically Operated Training system (ROOTS), installation and training
Total Estimated Cost: $200,000.00
Description of Commodities/Services:
The robotics training systems are comprised of a robot package, sensor package, actuator package, a specialized “cobot” table, curriculum, installation, and training. Depending on the use of the robots, additional packages may be purchased. ROOTS Education is supplying the Robotically Operated Training system (ROOTS) which includes the robot, along with installation curriculum and real-world application training.
_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 http://www.manateeschools.net/
Direct Line (941) 708-8770 FAX Line (941) 708-8485
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