- The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for TranslateLive ILA tablets, products, and services through a non-competitive acquisition process. The procurement involves live translation tablets and associated technological services to be distributed across various district sites, with TranslateLive, LLC identified as the exclusive manufacturer and service provider. The sole source certification follows Florida Statute 287.057(3) and Florida School Board...
- 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...
- 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 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 Board of Seminole County, Florida, through its Purchasing and Distribution Services Department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for EdTech Partnership services from i-Tech Support, Inc., located in Ocoee, Florida. The contract is specifically targeted at Annunciation Catholic School and will encompass comprehensive educational technology services, including instructional coaching, professional development, strategic guidance, and faculty, student, and parent workshops. The...
- 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 in Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Burlington English software, a standards-based, fully blended curriculum platform designed to meet student educational needs. This non-competitive procurement seeks to acquire comprehensive online and classroom-based English language arts curriculum courses that can be implemented across multiple district sites. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15...
- The School District of Manatee County and the State of Florida are pursuing a sole source procurement for BadgePass ID card machines, software/subscription licensing, supplies, and services through Diversified Business Machines, Inc. The procurement is being conducted under Florida School Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.012 and will follow a 15 business day public notice period in compliance with Florida Statute 287.057(3). The goods and services encompass comprehensive ID card production...
- 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 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 Administrative Rule 6A-1.012 and the district's purchasing policies, which allow for direct acquisition without competitive bidding. The sole source letter from Apple, effective February 2, 2025, confirms that products can only be obtained directly from Apple or through a limited number of authorized strategic resellers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The district will follow a mandatory 15 business day public posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3) to allow potential challenges to the sole source designation. Key submission dates include a posted date of January 8, 2026, with a formal due date of February 25, 2025, for potential responses or challenges. The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the inherent limitations of the sole source procurement. Apple Inc. is the primary vendor, with authorized resellers including major telecommunications companies. No specific budget ranges or award values were detailed in the available documentation. The sole source certification does not specify quantities, delivery timelines, contract terms, or renewal options. Integration requirements are implied to be specific to Apple's ecosystem of products and services, primarily focused on K-12 educational technology infrastructure. Potential respondents or challengers would need to demonstrate significant technical expertise in educational technology and a comprehensive understanding of Apple's product offerings. The procurement seems designed to streamline technology acquisition for the Manatee County School District, ensuring standardized and compatible technology solutions across educational sites.
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250013_District_Sole_Source_Letter_-_Apple_02.03.2025.pdf | 325KB | 2/3/25 | ||
Single_Source_Letter_for_School_District_of_Manatee_County.pdf | 234KB | 2/3/25 |