- 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 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 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 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 state of Florida, specifically the School District of Manatee County, is pursuing a sole source procurement for educational curriculum materials and professional development services from The DBQ Project. The procurement focuses on exclusive Document Based Questions (DBQ) and Mini-Qs materials across multiple subject areas, including American History, World History, Texas History, Florida History, Literature, Geography, and Civics. These materials are available in both print and online...
- The School District of Manatee County, located in Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for LinkedIn Corporation's online learning platform, effectively bypassing traditional competitive bidding processes. The platform will provide access to thousands of courses focused on developing business, technology, and creative skills, with a specific emphasis on certification and continuing education programs. LinkedIn Learning has been identified as the exclusive provider for this learning...
- 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, 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 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 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 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 mechanisms. AVID Center, a nonprofit corporation, is the exclusive provider of these materials, holding all intellectual property rights including copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The procurement follows Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting period after sole source certification, during which interested parties may file protests. The due date for this opportunity is May 14, 2025, with the original posting date of January 8, 2026. Evaluation will be based on AVID Center's unique position as the sole provider of these specialized educational materials and services. The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of organizational set-asides, with no specific provisions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. AVID Center is positioned as the incumbent and sole vendor for this contract, which eliminates competitive bidding requirements. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement covers a comprehensive educational system that likely represents a significant investment for the Manatee County School District and potentially other Florida educational jurisdictions. The sole source certification indicates that AVID Center regularly enters into similar contracts with public school districts, state departments of education, and Department of Defense Education Activity schools. No specific budget ranges or contract values were disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is subject to Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and Manatee County School District's purchasing regulations, with potential for broader implementation across Florida's educational system.
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