Sole Source Notice for Virtual Tutoring

The Beaverton School District in Oregon is pursuing a sole source procurement for virtual tutoring services specifically focused on foundational reading skills, with Ignite Reading PBS identified as the preferred vendor. The contract, set to run from September 22, 2025 through June 5, 2026, is being procured under specific federal and state regulations including 2 CFR 200.320(c)(4), ORS 279B.075, and OAR 125-247-0275. The procurement's primary objective is to provide targeted virtual tutoring to improve students' foundational reading capabilities. Interested parties have a seven-calendar-day window from the September 11, 2025 publication date to submit comments or protests regarding the sole source procurement, with all submissions directed to contacts@beaverton.k12.or.us. The contract's contact point is Peter Madaus, Purchasing Manager in Business Services, who can be reached at 503-356-4540 or via the district's address at 1260 NW Waterhouse Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon 97006.

The sole source notice indicates a contract value of $987,500.00, suggesting a significant investment in virtual reading intervention services. While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be directly targeted at a specialized educational technology service provider. The sole source nature implies that Ignite Reading PBS has been determined to possess unique qualifications or capabilities that make them the most suitable vendor for these specific virtual tutoring services. The procurement does not explicitly outline integration requirements with existing district infrastructure, though the virtual nature of the tutoring suggests potential technology compatibility considerations. The contract's timeframe, spanning from late September 2025 to early June 2026, aligns with a typical academic year, indicating the service is designed to provide consistent reading skills support throughout the school year.