Sole Source - Level Data ROI Program

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for the Level Data ROI program, an educational return-on-investment (eROI) platform designed for K-12 districts. This software enables districts to measure the financial and educational impact of their spending by integrating data on student performance, program participation, and associated costs. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statute 287.057(3), which mandates a 15 business day posting period during which interested parties may file protests. Level Data, LLC is the exclusive creator and distributor of this proprietary platform, featuring integrated workflow automation and unique ROI algorithms for multi-variate educational analysis. The sole source certification was submitted by the district's Purchasing Department on December 3, 2025, with a contract opportunity posted on January 9, 2026, and a due date of December 23, 2025. Interested vendors must adhere to the protest procedures outlined in Florida Statute 120.57(3), with failure to do so resulting in a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to vendors capable of providing the specialized educational ROI platform, with Level Data, LLC being the sole identified provider. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned beyond Level Data. The existing infrastructure requirements suggest the need for compatibility with current K-12 district data systems and the ability to integrate student performance, program participation, and cost data. While specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed in the documentation, the sole source nature of the procurement indicates a direct engagement with Level Data, LLC. The contract's potential value would be determined by the scope of implementation across the Manatee County School District and the platform's specific licensing and service requirements.