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This document 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 specified posting period.

The procurement process follows Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) of the Florida Administrative Code, with the final determination of competing the proposed action to be made by the General Manager of Procurement Services. Essential Education Corporation is positioned as the exclusive provider of these proprietary digital programs, with the exception of the HiSET Academy. The notification emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation, and HCPS will not consider responses as formal bids or proposals. Instead, the primary objective is to determine if bona-fide competition exists for the proposed procurement. If no competing vendors are identified, HCPS will recommend to the School Board that they waive the competitive solicitation process and proceed with a direct purchase from Essential Education Corporation. No specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, but the procurement appears focused on securing comprehensive digital learning platforms for student exam preparation and educational support.