Single Source Provider for Heartland School Solutions

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is seeking a single source provider for the MealViewer Digital Suite software, support, updates, and training from Heartland School Solutions. This subscription-based software is required by FSDB to manage the menu planning, recipe costing, inventory, and point of sale activities for their Food Service Department in order to comply with federal school breakfast and lunch program requirements for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The estimated not-to-exceed dollar value for this single source procurement is $2,600.00. Heartland School Solutions is identified as the sole provider of the MealViewer product line, including the Meal Orders Solution, Digital Menu Boards, and all necessary software updates and training. FSDB has justified the single source acquisition on the grounds that Heartland School Solutions is the only supplier capable of providing the required MealViewer products and services.

This opportunity is posted for a minimum of 15 business days to allow any prospective vendors to provide information regarding their ability to supply the required commodities or services. FSDB reserves the right to determine, based on the responses received, whether to proceed with the single source procurement or conduct a competitive solicitation. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Heartland School Solutions is identified as the incumbent vendor, and FSDB does not indicate the need to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology. The published not-to-exceed value of $2,600.00 represents the total anticipated award amount for this single source contract.