Intent to Award Single Source Provider to MIND Education

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has announced its intent to award a single source contract to MIND Education for the procurement of educational or reference software, specifically categorized under NAICS code 43232500. This non-competitive purchase follows the original single source advertisement IA-26-151 and is documented under solicitation number IA-26-152. The contract’s advertisement period began on June 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM and ended on June 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM, during which no competitive bids were solicited, adhering to the applicable Florida statutes and administrative codes governing single source procurements. This award is intended to fulfill the technology needs of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind by securing specialized software from MIND Education, a vendor selected without competition due to unique product offerings or other justifications compliant with Florida’s procurement laws. The agency’s primary contact for this procurement is Kim Whitwam, and the contract emphasizes compliance with relevant Florida statute sections and administrative rules, underscoring transparency despite the non-competitive nature of the award. The contract details and documentation are accessible via the Florida MyFloridaMarketPlace platform.