Intent to Award Single Source Provider to HEC Software for Reading Horizons

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single-source contract to HEC Software, Inc., dba Reading Horizons, for proprietary reading software and related educational services under solicitation IA-26-146, with an advertisement period from May 28, 2026, to June 2, 2026. This procurement is not competitive and is authorized under Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., as the Reading Horizons software is a proprietary solution uniquely suited to the agency’s needs in adult education, training, and educational guidance services, identified by NAICS code 86101800 and commodity codes 86101800, 86111600, and 86141500. The place of performance is the state of Florida, with no specific location detailed, and all inquiries or protests must be directed in writing or via email to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org. No contract value, pricing details, period of performance, delivery schedule, or specific performance requirements are provided in the documentation, indicating this is an intent-to-award notice rather than a fully executed contract. The procurement process does not involve competitive evaluation factors, weights, risk ratings, or formal inspection and acceptance criteria, as the award is based solely on statutory exceptions for sole-source acquisition. There are no included contract clauses, special requirements, representations, certifications, or attachments, and no formal contract type or pricing structure is specified. The agency has not disclosed information on payment methods, accounting codes, contract administration personnel roles beyond the primary point of contact, or technical specifications for the software, leaving key operational and financial details undefined in the public notice.