Sole_Source_Letter_April_2025.pdf

The document is a Sole Source Letter dated April 1, 2025, from Virtual Enterprises International (VEI), addressing Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS). The letter establishes VEI as the exclusive vendor for its unique educational network, providing participation in the Virtual Enterprises International program with copyrighted curriculum that cannot be duplicated. VEI offers comprehensive services including network access, trade show booths, and related equipment for student extended learning activities throughout the academic year.

The letter specifies payment instructions, directing checks or purchase orders to Virtual Enterprises International, Inc. at 122 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023, with a requirement to email payment evidence to accounting@veinternational.org. As a sole source procurement under Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) of the Florida Administrative Code, the document emphasizes VEI's unique position as the only provider of its specialized educational platform, which includes a simulated business environment, virtual banking system, and comprehensive educational resources for students.