ChildPlus Software

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source Commodities and Services for ChildPlus Management Software, which is a comprehensive data management solution for the Head Start program. The procurement covers core software, database access, and DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) per-child assessment tools designed to manage critical student and family data including enrollment, registration, attendance, family goal setting, and family well-being monitoring. The software also tracks student academic progress and identifies quality improvement opportunities. The procurement is being conducted through a seven-business-day sole source posting period from August 15, 2025, through August 26, 2025, with a subsequent protest period from August 26, 2025, through August 29, 2025. Interested vendors must submit responses via www.vendorlink.com within the posting window, demonstrating capability to meet or exceed requirements with equal, equivalent, or identical products or services. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide comparable functionality to the ChildPlus Software, with the General Manager of Procurement Services retaining discretion to determine whether a competitive solicitation is necessary.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor participation, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Genesis Acquisition Company is identified as the exclusive copyright holder, developer, producer, owner, and sole distributor of the ChildPlus Software product line, which establishes the basis for the sole source designation. The DRDP assessment tool is highlighted as a unique, research-based solution validated for children from birth to five, including dual language learners and children with disabilities. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement is structured as a potential multiple-year agreement, with initial sole source agreements valid for one year following School Board approval. Vendors must be prepared to integrate with existing Head Start program infrastructure and demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in student and family data management. If no comparable "like" commodities or services are identified during the posting period, the procurement will be submitted to the School Board for approval to waive competitive solicitation and proceed with the sole-source purchase.