Techno-Ware_Inc._Notice_26081-SSD-EST_022726.pdf

HillsboroughSchools.org • P.O. Box 3408 • Tampa, FL 33601-3408 • (813) 272-4374 Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center • 901 East Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33602-3507

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF INTENT

TO

PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

The following commodities and services listed below may be a “Single Source” or a “Sole Source” (only one (1) source from which to purchase the commodities and services).

Single/Sole Source No. & Vendor Name: 26081-SSD-EST: English Discoveries Single/Sole Source Posting Date (7 business days): From: Friday, February 27, 2026 To: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Protest Period (3 business days) From: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 To: Friday, March 13, 2026 Commodities and Services: See Exhibit A. SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

This NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE shall serve as a notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the “School Board”) to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities and contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES. The description of the commodities and contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code. It will remain posted for seven (7) business days.

This is not a request for proposals, and no competitive solicitation is available. HCPS will not consider any response to be a proposal. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely to determine whether competition exists.

Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.vendorlink.com. “Like” shall mean equal, equivalent, or identical. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they can meet or exceed the requirements. All responses received within seven (7) business days after the publication of this Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source will be reviewed by HCPS.

A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to publish a competitive solicitation for this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: If Procurement Services does not receive “like” commodities and services information during the Single/Sole Source posting period above, the purchase request shall be issued to the School Board or renewed as approved by the School Board. This section shall serve as notice of the intended decision to enter a single/sole source contract in the manner specified in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes. It may negotiate the best terms and conditions with the single/sole source vendor. HCPS shall submit a recommendation to the School Board (www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643) requesting approval to waive the solicitation process and proceed with the single/sole source purchase. Decisions concerning multiple-year sole sourcing are valid for one year after approval by the School Board and must be re-posted and validated before the renewal period.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in § 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, 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. Any protest concerning HCPS’ decision must be timely received by the General Manager of Procurement Services at 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602.

Superintendent of Schools Van Ayres http://www.vendorlink.com/ http://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/3643

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EXHIBIT A

SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

1. Describe what the item commodity and service is and how it is to be used by HCPS.

English Discoveries Core Curriculum and Resources

• Our 20 Pre-Basic through Advanced courses provide a complete NRS-aligned curriculum with over 1,500 hours of core content.

• Leveled instruction in listening, reading, speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary plus continuous development of digital literacy skills in every course.

• Access to our exclusive Community Site resource with multi-level online vocabulary games, talking idiom banks, plus a professional host site for teacher-created and moderated discussion forums.

• The exclusive Discoveries Magazine with new articles published every month and the complete reference archive of over 1,000 articles organized by topic or publication date.

• A.I. enhanced student learning tools, including Writing Evaluation, Speech Recognition, Native Language Support, Translation Dictionary, and Grammar Book. Lesson recordings and videos feature playback speed control, and toolbar icons give one click identification of main ideas, key words, reference words, and phrases.

• A closed-access professional platform email system to facilitate the submission of student work for teacher review and grading. Teachers can provide feedback on the completed work, and exchange messages.

• Standardized, assignable curriculum assessment options for every course that enhance student learning and test performance and keep teachers informed on each student’s progress and posttest readiness.

English Discoveries Mobile App

An extension of English Discoveries web application, allowing access to curriculum content using a smartphone or tablet.

Students can switch seamlessly between platforms, all data is synced for accurate reporting.

English Discoveries Teacher Resource Library

Featuring a fresh look and improved navigation, making it easier than ever for teacher to find the tools and support they need. This includes lesson plans, handouts and workbook assignments for every core lesson.

Standardized Practice Tests in Reading and Listening

Multiple forms of Reading and Listening tests to help students prepare for post-testing at NRS levels 35; a tool for in-class test preparation as well as independent practice.

English for Employability Courses - Support for Career Pathways, Pre-IET and IET

• Content developing oral and written skills needed for daily, effective workplace communication in a variety of career pathways plus career specific vocabulary practice.

• English At Work - Basic,

• Intermediate, Advanced

• Public Safety

• Hospitality and Tourism - Levels 1 through 4

• Career Pathways Technical Vocabulary

• Healthcare

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• Academic Reading (NRS 6)

Career Discoveries Companion Series Courses for Health Science Careers

• This series develops reading, writing, communication skills, and workplace digital literacy for English language learners in IELCE, Pre-IET, and IET related programs. Lessons at Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

BASIC (ESL Levels 3-4) INTERMEDIATE (ESL Levels 4-5) ADVANCED (ESL Levels 5, 6; ASB

RLA Levels 5, 6) Needle Free Injections Improving Memory for Seniors Art and Mental Health Dopamine Fasting Improving Health: Add an Exercise Snack Facing Dementia Stress and Blue Space Medical Awareness: Hyperthymesia or

HSAM

Healthier Alternatives: Mushroom Coffee

Telemedicine Understanding Color Blindness Medical Innovations: Nano Drops Healthy Alternatives: Replacing Sugar Diabetes Care Without Needles The Importance of Sleep Medical Technology: Keeping Mobile World Health: Mosquitos and Disease Medical Innovations: Functional

Fashion

Classroom Enrichment and Teacher Planning Materials

• A comprehensive, easy to use Teacher Management System that can be accessed from anywhere. Teachers can quickly customize student curriculum to target learning needs and check learner progress to facilitate real, data informed learning.

• Full access to the English Discoveries Teacher Resource Library, a constantly updated Google Drive resource for all administrative and teacher users.

• A comprehensive set of teacher planning and teaching resources that enhance every lesson in the core curriculum. This includes lesson plans, lesson handouts, guided classroom discussions, course exit tests and a full set of workbooks, all in both printable and PDF fillable formats.

• Complete Scope and Sequence documents including lesson objectives, content and dialogues; alignments for College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and CASAS Competencies.

Database Support and Custom Reporting

• Full database support so that your staff and teachers don’t spend their time managing software instead of teaching. We’ll create your student accounts for you, inactivate them when students leave the program and move them when they posttest to another class.

• Official database Student Usage Reports track every minute of student usage time and can be provided on a monthly, weekly or daily basis. Our new Administrator Summary Report will report the students and teachers that are using the platform, as well as those who are not. We will post the reports you need to your inbox or a shared site on the days you need them to simplify your tracking, recordkeeping and reporting.

Support and Staff Development

• The customer service you need to ensure English Discoveries meets your expectations and helps you reach your program’s academic goals. Your deliverables are our deliverables!

• Ongoing professional development that is customized for your particular program’s configuration and needs, along with unlimited email, phone and web based support for your staff. Your success is our success!

• Teacher Professional Development courses through Edusoft’s edCommunity presenting web trainings, self-paced courses and a discussion and sharing platform for teachers of ESL students.

• A custom English Discoveries website that’s branded for your institution.

• Software updates and database maintenance.

• Toll Free Technical Support.

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2. What feature or particular condition of this commodity and service is unique and cannot be obtained from any other source?

English Discoveries is a proprietary English language learning platform that is distributed in the United States exclusively through Techno-Ware, Inc. The product is not available for purchase through any other distributor, reseller, or authorized provider within the United States.

In addition, English Discoveries offers a district-wide site licensing model combined with customized implementation, reporting, and operational support services specifically structured for large Adult ESOL programs with continuous enrollment and NRS reporting requirements. These services are provided solely by the authorized distributor as part of the licensed solution.

Because English Discoveries and its accompanying services are available from only one authorized U.S. source, and because the licensing structure and support model are integral components of the product offering, this commodity and service cannot be obtained from another vendor.

3. Vendor-provided information.

Please be advised that Techno-Ware, Inc. is the sole source provider for English Discoveries, English Discoveries Standard, English Discoveries Premium, English Discoveries Elite, English Discoveries Elite Plus, English for Employability and Career Discoveries .

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EXHIBIT B

RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE

COMMODITIES AND SERVICES

The following must be completed, signed, and returned as part of your response. Your response will not be accepted without this form, signed by a supplier’s authorized agent.

Respondents who believe they have “like” commodities and services must:

• upload this EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES AND SERVICES; and

• provide sufficient information regarding their ability to supply the described commodities and services to allow for an evaluation to determine “like” commodities or “like” services.

Responses received after the Response Due Date and Time (see page one) will not be accepted.

Company Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN):

Telephone Number:

Email:

Signature

Title Date