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This document is a single/sole source procurement notification from the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, involving Essential Education Corporation. The notification indicates a potential direct award for commodities or contractual services, which will be posted for seven (7) business days. Interested firms may demonstrate their capability to meet or exceed the requirements by uploading a response to EXHIBIT B via www.myvendorlink.com within seven (7) calendar days of publication. The procurement process allows interested parties to identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, with a final determination to be made by the General Manager of Procurement Services.

The notification emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation and that HCPS will not consider any responses as a formal bid or proposal. The primary purpose is to determine if bona-fide competition exists for the proposed procurement. Responses will be reviewed by the District, and the decision not to compete the proposed action rests solely with the Procurement Services department. The document follows Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) of the Florida Administrative Code and provides a transparent process for potential vendors to express their interest and capabilities in providing the specified commodities or services.