Single Source Provider for Reading Horizons proprietary software

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB), a state agency located in St. Johns County, Florida, has issued a Notice of Intended Decision to Enter Into a Single Source Contract pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.057(3), 120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. for the procurement of proprietary software from Reading Horizons for fiscal year 2026-2027. This is not a competitive solicitation or request for bids, but rather a notice allowing the public an opportunity to object to the single source determination prior to contract execution. The procurement involves the acquisition of the Reading Horizons suite of products, specifically the Reading Horizons Discover and Elevate software applications. FSDB justifies this single source acquisition based on HEC Software, Inc., dba Reading Horizons being the sole author, publisher, copyright holder, and exclusive distributor of these proprietary products, with no alternative sources available in the marketplace. The notice was posted on May 6, 2026, with a deadline of May 28, 2026 for public objections or inquiries regarding the single source determination.

The single source designation eliminates any set-aside requirements or restrictions on organizational types, as this procurement is limited to the sole source provider, HEC Software, Inc., dba Reading Horizons, located at 1194 Flint Meadows Drive, Kaysville, Utah 84037. No incumbent vendors, alternative contractors, or competing sources are applicable to this procurement due to the proprietary nature of the software and the exclusive rights held by the designated provider. The estimated contract value for this procurement is not-to-exceed $6,000.00 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 period. No specific requirements for system integration, technical qualifications, or infrastructure compatibility are detailed in the notice, as the software is being procured directly from the copyright holder and sole authorized distributor. This procurement represents a straightforward licensing agreement for specialized educational software required to support FSDB's instructional mission.