AASHTO STEM Outreach Program Materials

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued a notice of single source procurement for AASHTO STEM Outreach Program Materials, specifically seeking to acquire 91 Bridge Builder Modules for K-12 educational programs. This procurement is focused on developing workforce programs and enhancing STEM education in transportation and engineering career pathways. The solicitation is being conducted under Section 334.044(35) of Florida Statutes, with a specific focus on procuring specialized educational materials that make complex engineering concepts accessible to students. Vendor information must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. EST on May 19, 2025, to the specified email address, with the procurement covering Leon County. The estimated value of the procurement is approximately $100,000, and AASHTO is identified as the known and sole vendor capable of providing these specialized STEM outreach materials. The procurement aligns with Section 1004.92 Florida Statutes, which emphasizes career education and training that supports workforce development and promotes STEM competencies.

The procurement appears to be a direct single-source acquisition with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. AASHTO is the identified sole source vendor for these Bridge Builder Modules, which are specifically designed to support transportation and engineering education initiatives. The procurement does not indicate any requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation or special vendor classifications. The educational materials are intended to be deployed across Florida's K-12 school system, with a focus on introducing students to infrastructure and engineering career opportunities. The total estimated budget for the 91 Bridge Builder Modules is $100,000, suggesting an approximate unit cost of $1,098 per module. The procurement is being handled directly by the FDOT's Engineering and Operations division, with the intent to enter into a single-source purchase contract after reviewing vendor information and posting a notice of intended decision on the Vendor Information Portal.