Sole Source - Benchmark Education Materials

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Benchmark Education curriculum materials, educational programs, and professional development training. The contract opportunity, identified by the state ID 6814f55d5f5e25f1ff0627e4, focuses on acquiring specialized literacy resources including Dynamite Decodables, Steps to Advance Literacy Solutions Packages, and Phonics Intervention Packages. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting process for sole source certifications. The goods and services encompass comprehensive educational materials designed to support literacy development, with a specific focus on intervention and advanced learning strategies. The due date for this opportunity is June 7, 2024, with the initial posting occurring on May 2, 2025. Benchmark Education Company is positioned as the exclusive provider of these materials, holding copyrights and being the original creator of the proposed curriculum resources.

The sole source procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total estimated contract value is $750,000.00, representing a significant investment in educational materials for Manatee County's school district. Benchmark Education Company, located in New Rochelle, New York, is the sole vendor for this procurement, with Tom Reycraft serving as the company's President. The company has confirmed its exclusive rights to provide all products and programs listed in their 2024 sales literature, with minor exceptions for certain fiction titles and PD Essentials. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement appears to be a direct acquisition from the manufacturer. The sole source certification suggests that these specific literacy and educational materials are uniquely available from Benchmark Education, justifying the direct procurement approach without a competitive bidding process.