VEX Robotics, Inc.

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
25005-SSD-EST
State
Florida
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is pursuing a single/sole source procurement for VEX Robotics educational equipment through a non-competitive solicitation process. The procurement specifically targets VEX Robotics kits designed for hands-on learning in STEM disciplines, including programmable robots, sensors, and related educational components for classroom instruction. The procurement notice was posted from January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM to January 16, 2025, 12:00 PM, with a Notice of Intent to Sole Source period extending from January 17, 2025, to January 21, 2025. Interested firms are invited to demonstrate their capability to meet or exceed the requirements by uploading documentation via www.myvendorlink.com within seven calendar days. The evaluation criteria focus on firms' ability to provide "like" products that are equal, equivalent, or identical to the VEX Robotics specifications, with a particular emphasis on proprietary educational technology, comprehensive learning resources aligned with state standards, and support for Technology Student Association (TSA) competitions. Responses should be submitted to Ashley Ruggiero at Ashley.Ruggiero@hcps.net, with the final determination of competitive action remaining at the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of vendor type, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. VEX Robotics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Innovation First International, Inc., is positioned as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole source provider of the robotics components. The company's headquarters is located at 6725 W. FM 1570 in Greenville, TX 75402, with invoice payments to be processed through a department in Dallas, TX. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the procurement is clearly focused on educational technology for STEM curriculum enhancement. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that VEX Robotics has unique technological capabilities or educational resources that make their products distinctively valuable to Hillsborough County Public Schools. The procurement process allows for potential alternative vendors to demonstrate comparable capabilities, though the ultimate decision rests with the school district's procurement leadership.

Opportunity text

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This letter shall serve as notification that a recommendation will be made to The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida (the "School Board") to award this single or sole source procurement to the referenced vendor of the commodities or contractual services described in Exhibit A: SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES. The description of the commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d), Florida Administrative Code, will remain posted for a period of seven (7) business days. This is not a request for bids, proposals, or reply and there is no competitive solicitation available. HCPS will not consider any responses as a bid, proposal, or reply. Any responses received because of this notice will be considered solely for determining whether bona-fide competition exists. Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by uploading EXHIBIT B: RESPONSE TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE COMMODITIES OR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES and all relevant documents via www.myvendorlink.com. "Like" shall mean equal, equivalent, and/or identical. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this notification will be reviewed by the District. A determination by the General Manager of Procurement Services, or designee, and the Procurement Officer not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the General Manager of Procurement Services.

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VEX-SoleSource-0914_1.pdf PDF
VEX-SoleSource-0914_1.pdf PDF
VEX_Robotics_Inc._25005-SSD-EST.pdf PDF
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