Sole_Source_letter_Lecom_Park_-_HS_Graduation_Venue_Lease.pdf
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- Sole Source - 2026 High School Graduation Venue - Pittsburgh Associates of Florida/LECOM Park
- Solicitation number
- 26-0113-TM
- Issued by
- Manatee County, Florida
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This is a Sole Source Certification letter from the School District of Manatee County Purchasing Department, requesting authorization to procure rental and lease services for a high school graduation venue without competitive bidding. The district seeks to lease LECOM Park through Pittsburgh Associates of Florida for the 2026 high school graduation ceremonies. The facility will accommodate approximately 7,500 guests and the service dates are May 18, 2026 through May 24, 2026, subject to change based on unanticipated events. The district determined that LECOM Park is the only venue in Manatee County capable of meeting the specific event requirements regarding dates, capacity, location, and necessary amenities.
The sole source justification is based on the facility's unique combination of amenities required for the event, including lighting, video board, tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, internet access, parking, and security services. As a sole source procurement, the request is subject to Florida School Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.012 and the district's purchasing rules. Following certification of this request, a 15 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3) will commence. Vendors and interested parties have the right to file a protest within the prescribed timeframe under Florida Statute Section 120.57(3).
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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 Cindy Spray “Chair” Richard Tatem “Vice Chair” Charlie Kennedy Chad Choate III
Superintendent Dr. Laurie Breslin
SOLE SOURCE CERTIFICATION
Date: February 11, 2026
Department: District
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: Pittsburgh Associates of Florida
Item(s) or Service: Rental/lease of LECOM Park for the 2026 high school graduation ceremonies.
Description of Commodities/Services: Rental/lease of LECOM Park for the 2026 high school graduation ceremonies. This facility was chosen based on the unique requirements of the event.
This is the only venue in Manatee County that can accommodate the event dates, size, location, and amenities needed. Amenities include but are not limited to: lighting, video board, tables, chairs, audio visual equipment, internet, parking, and security for approximately 7,500 guests.
Dates of Service are May 18, 2026 through May 24, 2026, however are subject to change due to unanticipated events.
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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