Intent to Award Single Source provider to MIND Education

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source purchase of educational or reference software to MIND Education under Advertisement Number IA-27-006, which serves as a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation. This action is conducted under Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., and is tied to the original single source advertisement SS-27-005, which specifies the exact products and services to be procured under the NAICS code 43232500. The notice was posted effective July 1, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026, during which time interested parties may review the intent and file protests if they believe the sole-source determination is not justified. The place of performance is in Florida, though delivery schedules, pricing details, and specific software specifications are not included in this notice and are referenced solely in the original advertisement SS-27-005, which is not provided. Protests must be submitted in writing to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind within 72 hours of the notice of intent to award, and a formal written protest containing full factual details must follow within ten days. Protest procedures are governed by Florida Statutes §120.57(3) and may require the posting of a protest bond as outlined in §28-110-005, F.S. No competitive evaluation factors, contract clauses, delivery terms, inspection criteria, or pricing data are included in this document, as it is not structured as a solicitation for bids but rather as a regulatory notice to disclose an impending non-competitive award. The point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, reachable at the provided email and phone number, and the official notice is available through the Florida Marketplace vendor portal. The contract value, deliverables, and performance period remain undefined in this notice and are contingent upon the unprovided original advertisement.