Intent to Award Single Source provider for QuaverEd proprietary software license

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a notice of intent to award a single source purchase to QuaverEd, Inc. for proprietary educational software and related resources under solicitation number IA-26-163, following the procedures outlined in Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. This is not a competitive solicitation but a formal announcement of the agency’s decision to procure QuaverEd’s proprietary software license, which includes educational or reference software, multimedia educational software, and teacher resource materials identified by UNSPSC codes 43232500, 43232505, and 60101700. The advertisement was open from June 10, 2026, to June 15, 2026, with the procurement governed by state law and administered through the Florida MyFloridaMarketplace system. Performance is expected to occur within the state of Florida, though specific delivery timelines, pricing, and contract value details are not disclosed in the notice and are referenced only in the original single source advertisement SS-26-162. Protest procedures are established under Florida administrative and statutory guidelines, requiring any notice of protest to be submitted in writing within 72 hours of the notification of intent to award, with a formal written protest containing full factual support due within ten days. A Protest Bond may be required pursuant to §28-110-005, F.S., as part of the protest process. The point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, reachable via email or phone listed in the public notice. No competitive evaluations, performance metrics, inspection criteria, or contract administration details are included, as this document serves solely as a public notice of intent to award under a single source exception, with no competitive bidding or evaluation factors applicable.