Sole Source - Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID)

The Manatee County School District in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for the AVID College and Career Readiness System through Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID). This procurement will provide comprehensive educational services including curriculum, promotional materials, licensing, technical assistance, professional learning syllabi for teachers and administrators, program coordination, data collection, and certification processes. The primary objective of the AVID program is to close the achievement gap by preparing students for college readiness and success in a global society, with specific goals of increasing participation in advanced coursework, improving college enrollment rates, and developing student leadership skills. The procurement will follow Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting process. The total estimated cost for these services is $150,000.00, with the procurement being managed by the Manatee County School District's Purchasing Department. The solicitation was posted on May 2, 2025, with a final due date of June 21, 2024. Key deliverables include comprehensive educational materials, professional development resources, and ongoing technical support for implementing the AVID program.

AVID Center is the exclusive sole source provider for this contract, and no alternative vendors are permitted to respond. The opportunity appears to be open to public educational institutions without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is specifically tailored to AVID Center's unique intellectual property and educational methodology, which means potential respondents are limited to educational institutions interested in implementing the AVID College and Career Readiness System. AVID Center is a non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, with a tax identification number of 33-0522594. The contract will require integration with existing educational infrastructure and technology within the Manatee County School District. The $150,000.00 budget represents the total estimated value for the 2024-2025 academic year, covering curriculum materials, licensing, professional development, and ongoing program support. The sole source nature of the contract eliminates competitive bidding and ensures a standardized implementation of the AVID educational approach.