Pairin, Inc.

The Florida Department of Education is seeking a sole-source provider for the continued maintenance, monitoring, and hosting of the Education Meets Opportunity Platform (EMOP), a custom-built data analytics tool used by multiple state agencies. The Department intends to award a 12-month contract to Pairin, Inc. for an estimated amount of $775,000 to perform the required services. Due to the extensive customization of the EMOP system, Pairin, Inc. is the only company that can provide the necessary services to maintain the platform. Interested parties are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the described services by July 11, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.

The Department has determined that the commodities or contractual services are only available from Pairin, Inc. due to the unique customization of the EMOP system. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a sole-source procurement. Pairin, Inc. is the incumbent vendor and current contractor for the EMOP system. The Department has not provided a specific budget range, but the estimated contract value is $775,000.