Horizon Software International

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
25388-SSD-DST
State
Florida
Responses due

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Written by GovTribe AI ·

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is pursuing a single/sole source procurement for Horizon Software International's student nutrition services software system. The procurement specifically targets the annual maintenance and support of a software platform that has been in place for over 25 years, with unique proprietary hardware including custom-designed PIN Pad and Scanpad input devices. Horizon Software owns 100% of the source code and provides comprehensive services including software, hardware, training, and implementation. The procurement process follows Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) and requires potential alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent capabilities through documentation submitted via www.myvendorlink.com. The single/sole source posting period is from Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 4:00 PM to Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4:00 PM, with a subsequent protest period from Friday, July 25, 2025, 4:00 PM to Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 4:00 PM.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. The opportunity is open to any firms that can demonstrate capabilities equivalent to Horizon Software International's existing system. The General Manager of Procurement Services retains sole discretion to determine whether alternative sources exist based on submitted responses. While no specific award value is detailed, the procurement appears to be for ongoing annual maintenance of an established software system. The unique nature of the software, with its embedded proprietary components and long-standing implementation, suggests that alternative vendors may face significant challenges in proving equivalent service capabilities. Interested parties have seven calendar days from the publication date to submit documentation challenging the sole source designation, with the ultimate decision resting with HCPS procurement leadership.

Opportunity text

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This letter shall serve as notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the "School Board") to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities or contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. The description of the commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code, will remain posted for a period of seven (7) business days. This is not a request for bids, proposals, or reply and there is no competitive solicitation available. HCPS will not consider any responses as a bid, proposal, or reply. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely for determining whether bona-fide competition exists. Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.myvendorlink.com. "Like" shall mean equal, equivalent, and/or identical. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this notification will be reviewed by the District. A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

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Horizon_Software_International_25388-SSD-DST.pdf PDF
Horizon_Software_International_25388-SSD-DST.pdf PDF
Sole_Source_Letter_-_Horizon_1.pdf PDF
Sole_Source_Letter_-_Horizon_1.pdf PDF

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