Sole Source -Elevate K-12

The School District of Manatee County is pursuing a sole source procurement for virtual school instruction services through Elevate K-12, specifically targeting live streaming instructional services for the 2024-2025 academic year. The procurement is structured as a Tier 1 instructional service, focused on core science class delivery with a particular emphasis on providing a certified special education teacher for live virtual instruction. The services will be delivered using Elevate K-12's proprietary curriculum, with the contract term running from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The procurement follows Florida School Board Administrative rules and is subject to a 15-business day public posting period, during which potential vendors can review and potentially challenge the sole source designation. Key deliverables include virtual classroom instruction across multiple district sites, with the ability to add classes as needed without requiring a new contract. The services must strictly adhere to the district's existing content class offerings, with specific implementation requirements for special education resource room instruction.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the sole source nature suggests limited competitive opportunities. The total contract value is $61,054.00, representing both the minimum and maximum budget for the initial academic year. Pricing is structured with variable rates based on period length (ranging from 30-90+ minutes) and instructional days (1-5 days per week). Additional financial considerations include potential fees for late changes: a $1,000 fee for modifications before program start and a 20% fee for changes after program initiation. The contract includes provisions for 100% upfront invoicing, with payment due within 30 days of invoice date. Integration requirements suggest compatibility with existing district technological infrastructure and curriculum frameworks. Elevate K-12 appears to be the incumbent and sole-source vendor for these virtual instructional services, with a focused approach on providing specialized educational delivery methods.