Sole Source - Game On Nation

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Level Up U Character Education Program from Game On Nation, LLC, covering licensing and curriculum kits for grades 6-8. The procurement involves a comprehensive 4-day teacher training and certification program for up to 10 teachers, focusing on developing leadership skills through evidence-based strategies in character development, personal responsibility, mentorship, citizenship, and critical thinking. Deliverables include teacher guides, student activity guides, and a specialized curriculum aligned with Florida Education Standards in resiliency. The sole source certification process will follow Florida Statute 287.057(3), with a procurement date set for June 3, 2025, and a contract due date of June 23, 2025. The program emphasizes experiential learning methodologies and game-based content designed to enhance student engagement through differentiated instruction techniques. Key objectives include developing student skills in empathy, trust, collaboration, and goal-setting within a supportive learning environment.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor qualifications, with Game On Nation, LLC being the exclusive provider of this specific curriculum and training program. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The sole source letter explicitly states that Game On Nation has complete ownership of the curriculum and workshops, with no other vendor able to replicate or license their program components. While the exact financial value of the procurement is not specified in the attached documents, the comprehensive nature of the program suggests a significant investment in character education resources for the district. The procurement will cover multiple district sites and is authorized under Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and the district's own purchasing regulations, with the Purchasing Department located at 215 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, Florida, managing the procurement process.