Intent to Award Single Source Provider to American Reading Company

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source purchase to American Reading Company for proprietary software licenses, in accordance with Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. This action is not a competitive solicitation or request for bids but a formal notice of intent to award based on existing procurement exemptions. The commodities involved include educational or vocational textbooks under NAICS code 55101509 and educational guidance services under 86141500, with the primary focus on proprietary software licenses. The advertisement period runs from July 1, 2026, to July 7, 2026, and the award is tied to the original single source advertisement SS-27-003, which contains the detailed pricing and scope not included in this notice. Performance will occur in Florida, though specific delivery schedules, term lengths, and contract value are not disclosed herein and are referenced in the prior advertisement. Protest procedures are strictly defined under Florida law: any protest must be filed in writing within 72 hours of the notification of intent to award, with a formal written protest due within ten days, and may require a protest bond under §28-110-005, F.S. Failure to adhere to these timelines or post the required bond constitutes a waiver of all rights to pursue remedies under Chapter 120, F.S. Point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, reachable via email or phone listed in the public notice, and all official correspondence must be directed through the MyFloridaMarketplace portal.