EBSCO Information Services dba EBSCO Publishing, Inc.

The State of Florida, through the Department of State, is seeking to enter into a one-year single source contract with EBSCO Publishing, Inc. for a subscription to various EBSCO serial titles including books, magazines, journals, and newspapers. This procurement aligns with the requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 257.04 (4) by providing resources for state employees and library staff to assist with work-related projects. The contract, valued at $73,529.06, is justified as EBSCO is the sole source for this particular serials package, and no other vendor provides an interface to manage this volume of serial titles. The contract has been approved by several Department of State officials, including the DLIS Bureau Chief, Division Director, Purchasing Manager, Director of Administrative Services, and Chief Operating Officer.

This single source contract opportunity is not subject to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is EBSCO Publishing, Inc., and the contract requires integration with EBSCO's existing infrastructure and technology. The Department of State has not provided any additional information regarding potential award values or budget ranges beyond the stated contract value of $73,529.06.