SSM 2026-13 PUR7776.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

81111805 Manufacturer, model, and description as appropriate 81112200 Software maintenance and support 81112300 Computer hardware and support 81111612 Programming or Proprietary Languages

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

11/1/2025 – 10/31/2028 (Three-one year renewal for Annual Maintenance and Support Fee)

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Division of Public Schools, Bureau of Educator Certification (BEC), BEC Bureau Chief, Chris Cowart

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g., intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Florida Department of Education is responsible for receiving and managing educator certifications. To ensure the continuity and efficiency of the online certification application process, it is essential to maintain and enhance the current system. The Department requires a fully integrated solution that can incorporate existing data, documents, and archives from the legacy system into a unified database.

AGENCY: Florida Department of Education

TITLE: VERSA Online Product Maintenance Renewal Short description of the commodity or service desired: Annual Maintenance and Support for VERSA Regulation and VERSA Online Software

CONTACT

Name: Winston McGriff Address: 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 344, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-245-0733 Email: winston.mcgriff1@fldoe.org

Internal tracking number, if any: SSM 2026-13

Date posted: 9/11/25 @9:30 A.M. Last day for receipt of information: 10/2/25 @ 9:30 A.M.

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This system supports the entire certification process, including:

• Rules-based fee calculations

• Document upload and attachment capabilities

• Online credit card payment processing

• Automated integration with education-specific systems

• Role-based security features

• Interfaces with school district systems

VERSA Regulation and VERSA Online software are the only solutions that fully meet these requirements.

Intended Single Source:

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$900,000.00

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service, or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The requested VERSA Software Suits, which include VERSA Regulation and VERSA Online, currently installed at the Florida Department of Education, is proprietary Tyler Technologies, Inc.

(Tyler) Software. The product suite has been developed solely by Tyler and is wholly owned by Tyler Technologies Inc.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Chris Cowart, BEC Bureau Chief Andre Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Technology and Innovation

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.