Single Source provider for proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-16224
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Kim Whitwam whitwamk@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2356
Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is issuing a single-source notice for three-year proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company for SchoolPace Connect-Variant 4 and eIRLA/eNIL subscriptions, with a notice period closing July 1, 2026 (or July 12, 2026 per the attached file — a fifteen business day advertisement window from June 10 at 4:00 p.m.).
This is a sole-source procurement. The justification rests on American Reading Company's exclusive ownership and development of SchoolPace and eIRLA/eNIL, combined with its exclusive negotiation and licensing of copyrighted materials with content publishers and authors on behalf of the district. The materials are proprietary; reproduction, reuse, or modification without written consent from American Reading Company is prohibited.
The estimated not-to-exceed contract value is $27,000 for the three-year term covering fiscal years 2026–2029. American Reading Company is located at 480 Norristown Road, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422.
During the fifteen business day notice period, vendors who believe they can fulfill this procurement may submit evidence of capability. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the single-source procurement or conduct a competitive solicitation based on responses received. Inquiries should be directed to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at whitwamk@fsdk12.org.
Opportunity text
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is in need of purchasing 3-year proprietary software licenses from American Reading Company for the SchoolPace Connect-Variant 4 and eIRLA/eNIL subscriptions. FSDB intends to issue a Purchase Order for this product for FY 2026-2029
Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $27,000.00 Intended source:
American Reading Company
480 Norristown Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Justification for single source acquisition:
American Reading Company® is the sole source provider of SchoolPace® (includingIRLA®/eENIL®) and SchoolPace Connect®.
American Reading Company's products are developed in collaboration with district leaders of curriculum and instruction. Use of copyrighted materials are negotiated and secured by American Reading Company on behalf of the district with the publishers, authors, and all other content owners.
The above items can only be purchased through and with the permission of American Reading Company. Program materials are copyrighted by American Reading Company and may not be duplicated without prior written consent of American Reading Company. Reproduction, reuse, or modification of any instructional materials, copyrighted content, or registered trademarks of American Reading Company, including but not limited to on a privately hosted or third-party lesson-sharing website (for profit or not for profit), is strictly prohibited.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2-American Reading Company SS-27-003.docx | DOCX document |
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