Intent to Award Single Source provider to HMH Education for educational materials & software

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single-source contract to HMH Education for educational software, reading books, and vocational textbooks under solicitation IA-26-127, with the advertisement period running from April 24 to April 29, 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., which permit sole-source acquisitions when justified by unique capabilities, exclusivity, or other statutory grounds. The commodities to be procured include educational reference software (43232500), reading resources (60102300), and textbooks (55101509), all intended to support the instructional needs of the school’s students. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, contract value, or delivery schedules are specified in the notice, as no formal bids or proposals are solicited. The place of performance is Florida, and all deliveries are expected to serve the agency’s operational requirements. Contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, reachable via email or phone. The solicitation does not include FAR contract clauses, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, payment details, accounting codes, or representations from the vendor, as this is an intent-to-award notice rather than a full contractual document. No protest or appeal process is triggered by the notice itself, but formal administrative remedies are available under Florida law. The absence of structured contract sections like performance periods, invoicing procedures, or special requirements reflects the preliminary nature of this announcement, which serves solely to inform the public of the agency’s planned non-competitive acquisition.