Single Source Provider for Florida Vision Technology

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is conducting a single source procurement for assistive technology, specifically Cloverbook Pro units for fiscal year 2025-2026. The procurement is designated as SS-26-030 and targets communication aids and viewing instruments under commodity codes 42211700 and 41111700. Florida Vision Technology, located in Fort Lauderdale, is the intended sole source provider, with an exclusive authorization to distribute and support IRIE-AT/SightCare products including the CloverBook Pro and CloverView 12.5-inch additional screen. The procurement window is open from August 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM to September 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM, providing fifteen business days for potential vendor responses. This is not a competitive solicitation, but a notice of intended single source contract under Florida Statutes 287.057(3) and 120.57(3), with vendors who believe they can fulfill the procurement invited to contact Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, during the advertisement period.

The single source procurement is specifically for St. Johns County and is limited to Florida Vision Technology as the authorized reseller. The estimated contract value is not-to-exceed $32,700.00, which will fund the procurement of assistive technology units for the upcoming fiscal year. There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the documentation. The justification for the single source acquisition is based on Florida Reading and Vision's exclusive authorization for distribution, servicing, and supporting these specific products for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The procurement emphasizes the vendor's high standards for customer service and technical support as a key factor in their selection. Vendors interested in challenging the single source designation are encouraged to provide evidence of their capabilities during the specified advertisement period.