Acceleration Academies, LLC

The Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Tampa, Florida has issued a Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source Commodities and Services from Acceleration Academies, LLC for dropout reengagement services. This sole source procurement targets the identification and reengagement of high school students who have dropped out without earning a standard diploma, with the objective of providing these students with comprehensive resources and support to earn their high school credential. The service involves reviewing district reports to identify eligible dropout students and delivering an array of interventions including research-based software, individualized protocols, non-academic supports, and rigorous academic content aligned with Florida state and HCPS standards. The vendor's program operates extended hours daily for 12 months per year and is specifically designed for students over age 16 who have abandoned their education and require highly individualized interventions. The posting period for this notice extends for seven business days, from January 20, 2026 through January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m., during which interested firms believing they can provide equivalent services are invited to submit responses via www.vendorlink.com. If no equivalent commodities or services are identified during the posting period, HCPS intends to submit a recommendation to the School Board to waive competitive solicitation and award a sole source contract to Acceleration Academies. Protests must be filed within the timeframe prescribed by Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3) with the General Manager of Procurement Services.

Acceleration Academies, LLC claims to be the nationwide sole source and exclusive licensor of proprietary software, hardware, and a fully accredited high school dropout reengagement program, with no set-aside designations or organizational restrictions identified in this procurement notice. The vendor operates nationally across multiple school districts and has established partnerships throughout Florida and other states including Washington, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina, demonstrating consistent success in graduating students through their specialized educational model. The notice indicates that Acceleration Academies' work is dedicated to providing students with a second chance to graduate and is the only vendor identified as capable of delivering the required comprehensive resources and supports tailored to student needs. The specific award value or budget range for this contract is not disclosed in the available documentation. As a sole source procurement, this opportunity does not involve competitive bidding, and HCPS has determined that the vendor's unique capabilities and experience in dropout reengagement cannot be obtained from alternative sources.