Sole Source - TeachTown Curriculum Products and Services

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for TeachTown curriculum products and services specifically designed for students with developmental delays, Intellectual Disability (ID), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The procurement includes an evidence-based curriculum with computer-delivered and teacher-led instruction, focusing on individualized, developmentally appropriate, and grade-aligned skills. Key deliverables include the enCORE K-12 adapted core curriculum, which provides students with moderate and severe disabilities access to general education curriculum through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. The contract also encompasses professional learning opportunities, both onsite and virtual, to support teachers working with students on alternate curriculum. Additional products include Pre-K Launch, TeachTown Basics, Social Skills programs, BE SAFE, Transition to Adulthood, Language Accelerator, Health & Wellness, ABA Pro, and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Program. The sole source certification follows Florida School Board Administrative rules, with a 15-business day posting process initiated on July 2, 2024, and a final due date for the opportunity set for July 23, 2024.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor qualifications, with TeachTown positioned as the sole and exclusive provider of these specialized educational technology solutions. The total estimated contract value is $200,000.00, to be awarded directly to Jigsaw Learning, LLC DBA TeachTown, Inc. The company's offerings are distinguished by their academic research validation, including published randomized control trials and extensive classroom experience. TeachTown provides comprehensive reporting structures, data collection mechanisms, and state-standards-aligned libraries, with ongoing virtual tutorials and online support included at no additional charge. The curriculum is specifically tailored to serve students with moderate to severe disabilities, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based teaching procedures and technology-delivered instruction. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the procurement is focused on providing specialized educational support for students with unique learning needs in the Manatee County School District.