- The School District of Manatee County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Ellevation and Strategies professional development software and services from Curriculum Associates, LLC. The procurement involves obtaining a comprehensive educational technology solution specifically designed to support English Learners (ELs) through research-based, job-embedded professional development modules. These software licenses and services aim to build teacher capacity by providing instructional...
- The School District of Manatee County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for online professional development courses from Educational Impact, Inc. The procurement specifically involves the acquisition of the Educational Impact Online Professional Development Academy, which encompasses over 400 customized, video-based online courses containing more than 7,100 individual videos. This procurement is being conducted under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which allows for a sole source...
- The State of Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for the AVID College and Career Readiness System through the School District of Manatee County. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive educational program that includes curriculum materials, promotional resources, licensing, technical assistance, and professional learning syllabi for teachers and administrators. Key deliverables include program coordination, consultation services, data collection processes, and certification...
- The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Pioneer Valley Educational Press, Inc. instructional materials and literacy curriculum resources. This procurement encompasses comprehensive literacy program collections, including Phonics Launch books and lessons, In Tandem Literacy Curriculum, Stepping Together (K-2) programs, and the Literacy Footprints Comprehensive Literacy Program. Specific deliverables include Guided Reading Kits for small-group...
- The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Summit K12 Holdings, Inc.'s WIDA (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment) program, specifically the Connect to Literacy platform for English Language Development. This instructional program provides comprehensive support for multilingual learners, offering interactive lessons across listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The procurement includes instructional materials and professional...
- The School District of Manatee County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Lexia English Language Development software, an adaptive blended learning program designed for grades K-6. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which allows for a non-competitive acquisition when a product is uniquely available from a single vendor. Lexia Learning Systems, LLC is the exclusive developer, publisher, and copyright holder of the software, which supports...
- The School District of Seminole County, Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for instructional and leadership coaching services through Bailey Education Group's proprietary program. The solicitation, identified as 25260033S-AZ, is specifically seeking to contract directly with Bailey Education Group, LLC, located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, without competitive bidding. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(12)(d), which allows for sole source...
- The School District of Manatee County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Apple products and services, specifically targeting technology equipment and software for the Information Technology department and various school sites. The procurement includes iPads, tablets, computers, software, and related licensing, with Apple Inc. designated as the exclusive provider through a sole source certification. This procurement method is authorized under Florida School Board...
- The School District of Manatee County is pursuing a sole source procurement from Certiport, a business of NCS Pearson, Inc., for an exam delivery system supporting industry certification and credential programs. This procurement specifically covers certification programs in Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit QuickBooks, and Internet and Computing technologies. The contract is being processed under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting period to allow potential protests...
- The State of Florida, specifically the School District of Manatee County, is pursuing a sole source procurement with Benchmark Education Company for comprehensive curriculum materials and educational services. The procurement involves standards-based, fully blended curriculum courses designed to meet student needs, including Dynamite Decodables, Steps to Advance Literacy Solutions Packages, and Phonics Intervention Packages. Benchmark Education is being designated as the exclusive provider of...
The School District of Manatee County in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Acaletics, a research-based supplemental educational system designed to enhance classroom instruction and improve student performance. Educational Development Associates, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive provider of these specialized instructional materials and professional development services. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive educational program that includes supplemental products and services aimed at boosting student achievement across various district sites. The sole source certification was submitted on September 25, 2025, and will undergo a 15 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3), allowing for potential protests before final award. The procurement is authorized under Florida School Board Administrative Rules 6A-1.012 and the Purchasing Rules of the Manatee County School District, with interested parties having the right to file a protest within the prescribed timeframe outlined in Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes. The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Educational Development Associates, Inc. is the sole source vendor, holding exclusive copyright and development rights for the Acaletics system. The total contract value is $900,000.00, covering instructional materials and professional development services for the 2025-26 academic year. The vendor is located in Miami Lakes, Florida, and can be contacted at (305) 362-8887. No additional information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or potential contract renewal options. The sole source procurement method indicates that no competitive bidding will be conducted, with Educational Development Associates, Inc. being the exclusive supplier of the Acaletics products and services for the Manatee County School District.
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SDMC_Acaletics__-_Sole_Source.pdf | 134KB | 9/25/25 | ||
2025-26_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf | 87KB | 9/25/25 |