Sole Source - Educational Development Associates, Inc. dba ACALETICS

Manatee County Public Schools is pursuing a sole source procurement for Educational Development Associates, Inc. dba ACALETICS, specifically seeking to acquire ACALETICS products, professional development services, and instructional materials across various district sites. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which requires a 15 business day posting period for non-competitive acquisition. ACALETICS offers a research-based supplemental educational program designed to enhance classroom instruction and boost student performance and achievement. The procurement documentation indicates a comprehensive procurement strategy targeting district-wide implementation of these educational resources. The critical dates for this opportunity include a posting date of May 2, 2025, with a formal due date of May 31, 2024. The Manatee County School District, through its Purchasing Department, will be the primary procuring agency, with the procurement process overseen by the Purchasing Buyer and Superintendent Jason C. Wysong.

This sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. The total contract value is established at $1,000,000.00, representing a significant investment in educational resources for the district. Educational Development Associates, Inc. is positioned as the exclusive supplier, with Michael A. Bell serving as the company's Vice President and primary point of contact. The procurement does not indicate integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure, suggesting a potentially standalone implementation of ACALETICS products. The sole source certification emphasizes the unique nature of ACALETICS products, which implies specialized capabilities not readily available from alternative vendors. The procurement appears to be a direct purchase without competitive bidding, based on the vendor's proprietary educational materials and services. The contract seems structured for district-wide implementation, potentially covering multiple educational sites within Manatee County.