Intent to Award Single Source provider to Florida Reading & Vision Technology

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a non-competitive notice of intent to award a single source purchase to Florida Reading & Vision Technology for communication aids for the physically challenged and viewing and observing instruments and accessories, identified by commodity codes 42211700 and 41111700 respectively. This action is not a competitive solicitation or request for bids but is conducted under Florida statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and administrative rule 60A-1.045, which authorize single source procurement under specific circumstances. The notice was publicly posted from June 10, 2026, through June 15, 2026, allowing interested parties an opportunity to review and potentially protest the decision. The procurement details, including specifications and the award amount, are referenced in the original single source advertisement SS-26-158, which is not included in this notice. Performance is expected to occur in Florida, and all inquiries must be directed to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at [email hidden]. Protests must be filed in writing within 72 hours of the notification of intent to award, with a formal written protest required within ten days of filing the notice of protest. A protest bond may be required under §28-110-005, F.S., though no pricing, delivery schedule, or contractual terms are disclosed in this notice. No evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements are provided, as this is a single source procurement with no competitive elements.