Bailey Education Group Teacher Coaching

The School District of Seminole County, Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for instructional and leadership coaching services through Bailey Education Group's proprietary program. The solicitation, identified as 25260033S-AZ, is specifically seeking to contract directly with Bailey Education Group, LLC, located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, without competitive bidding. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(12)(d), which allows for sole source acquisitions when no comparable alternatives exist. The key deliverables include comprehensive teacher coaching services utilizing Bailey Education Group's specialized instructional methodology, with an emphasis on enhancing educational leadership and classroom performance. The solicitation was posted on August 21, 2025, with responses due by September 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Potential respondents have a limited window to challenge the sole source determination by submitting notices of protest with evidence of comparable products or services by the response deadline. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Amanda Zarko, Senior Procurement Agent, who can be reached at (407) 320-0237 or zarkoaz@scps.k12.fl.us.

The sole source procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The anticipated annual expenditure for this contract is approximately $80,000, with the School Board reserving the right to evaluate and determine the equivalence of any alternative products or services proposed during the protest period. The contract award determination will be posted to VendorLink and the district's purchasing website within one week of the response due date. The sole source determination will remain valid for one year following School Board approval and will require annual revalidation and reposting. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond Bailey Education Group, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Interested parties should note that failure to file a protest within the prescribed timeframe will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes and School Board Rules.