Sole Source - TeachTown Curriculum and Software

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized curriculum materials, software, and professional development services from Jigsaw Learning, LLC DBA TeachTown, Inc. The procurement focuses on evidence-based curriculum designed specifically for students with developmental delays, Intellectual Disability (ID), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The comprehensive solution includes multiple specialized components such as enCORE K-12 (an adapted core curriculum), Pre-K Launch, TeachTown Basics, TeachTown Social Skills, BE SAFE, Transition to Adulthood, Language Accelerator, Health & Wellness, ABA Pro, and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Program. Key deliverables include computer-delivered and teacher-led instruction, onsite and virtual professional learning opportunities, and curriculum materials developed using applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles. The contract opportunity was posted on April 29, 2025, with a response due date of May 16, 2025, and will follow a 15 business day posting process in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3). Evaluation will be based on the unique and specialized nature of TeachTown's curriculum and support services, which are tailored specifically to students with developmental and cognitive challenges.

The sole source procurement appears to be restricted to TeachTown as the exclusive provider of these specialized educational products in Florida. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement will require integration with existing special education infrastructure and technology within the Manatee County School District, specifically within the Exceptional Student Education Department. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers curriculum materials, software licenses, and professional development services for students with special educational needs. The vendor, Jigsaw Learning LLC, will provide comprehensive training through company-certified trainers, ongoing virtual tutorials, and online support at no additional charge. The contract will be executed in compliance with Florida School Board Administrative rules 6A-1.012 and the Purchasing rules of the Manatee County School District, with all materials developed using validated academic research and randomized control trials.