Intent to Award Single Source Provider to Mobex

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued a notice of intent to award a single source contract to Mobex, Inc. for the provision of point-to-point digital telecommunications circuits and enhanced telecommunications services, specifically related to the YakChat application. This procurement is not open for competitive bidding, and the notice serves to inform that the award will be made directly to Mobex, Inc., based on the agency’s determination that this vendor is the sole source capable of fulfilling the required services. The advertisement was posted on August 29, 2024, with a response deadline of September 25, 2024. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 517919, which pertains to telecommunications. The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind emphasizes that this process is conducted in accordance with relevant Florida statutes and administrative rules, specifically citing statutes §287.057(5)(c), F.S., and §120.57(3), F.S., as well as Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Kim Whitwam, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The procurement details, including further information about the vendor and the contract scope, can be accessed through the Florida Marketplace online portal.