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This is a procurement notice from Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida pursuing a single/sole source procurement with Essential Education Corporation for digital learning platforms and curriculum management systems. The procurement targets the Essential Ed Academies Learning Management System (LMS), which includes specialized digital programs such as TABE Academy, CASAS GOALS Academy, GED Academy, and additional digital resources for Computer, Work, Money, and College Essentials. The procurement notice was posted on May 12, 2025, with a seven-business-day posting period ending May 20, 2025, followed by a three-business-day protest period from May 21-23, 2025. Potential vendors can demonstrate their capability by uploading a response form to www.myvendorlink.com during the posting period.

The procurement process follows Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) of the Florida Administrative Code and does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Essential Education Corporation is positioned as the exclusive provider of these proprietary digital programs, with the exception of the HiSET Academy. No specific budget range is detailed, but the procurement focuses on securing comprehensive digital learning platforms for student exam preparation and educational support. The notification emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, and HCPS will review submissions to determine if bona-fide competition exists. If no competing vendors are identified, HCPS will recommend to the School Board a waiver of the competitive solicitation process to proceed with a direct purchase from Essential Education Corporation.