Consulab Educatech, Inc.

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is conducting a single-source procurement for specialized educational training equipment for the Diesel Service Technician Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program, specifically targeting the Leon County jurisdiction. The procurement focuses on acquiring comprehensive training materials from Consulab Educatech, Inc., including learning materials, student manuals, instructor manuals, and user guides covering technical subjects such as Ohm's law, DC Circuits, Electromagnetism, Functional Cutaway Diesel Starter, Heavy Vehicle Steering System, and Cutaway 30/30 Chamber. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2025, with a final submission deadline of July 17, 2025, indicating a three-year (36-month) procurement cycle. Consulab Educatech, Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of providing these specialized training aids, with a unique ability to design and manufacture customized educational materials for automotive and heavy vehicle technologies. The procurement follows Florida's statutory guidelines for single-source purchasing and requires approval from key personnel in the Bureau of Procurement, Office of Programs and Re-Entry, and Office of Financial Management.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements, with Consulab Educatech, Inc. being the sole identified vendor for this specialized training equipment. No incumbent vendors or alternative contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated budget for this procurement is $43,575.00 annually, with a total three-year contract value of $130,725.00. The equipment is specifically designed for an inmate vocational education program, emphasizing the specialized nature of the training materials. The procurement is focused on providing a cohesive learning experience through proprietary educational materials that are not replicable by other vendors, suggesting a highly technical and specific procurement approach tailored to the Department of Corrections' vocational training needs.