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Intent to Award Single Source Provider to Mobex

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IA-27-044State & Local

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The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind has issued an intent to award a single source contract to Mobex, Inc. for the procurement of the YakChat application. This non-competitive award covers point to point digital telecommunications circuits and enhanced telecommunications services. The notice was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 9, 2026. This procurement process is conducted in accordance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes regarding single source purchases. The contract is managed by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, with Kim Whitwam serving as the primary point of contact for the solicitation identified as IA-27-044.

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Florida School for the Deaf and Blind awards YakChat contract to Mobex, Inc.

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Florida School for the Deaf and the BlindView Agency

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517111 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

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FL, USA

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AgencyFlorida School for the Deaf and the Blind
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Single Source Award to: Mobex, Inc.Advertisement Number: IA-27-044Original Single Source Advertisement Number: SS-27-043Version Number: 000 Advertisement Begin Date/Time: September 3, 2026 – 4:30 PMAdvertisement End Date/Time: September 9, 2026 – 4:30 PM Commodities:83112403 – Point to point digital telecommunications circuit 83112200 – Enhanced telecommunications services Re: Intent to Award to Single Source provider for Mobex, Inc. YakChat application NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A NOTICE OF AN "INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(5)(c), F.S., §120.57(3), F.S., AND RULE 60A-1.045, F.A.C. BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE AGENCY WITH BID RELATED QUESTIONS. Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind hereby announces its decision to procure the products/services described in the Original Single Source Advertisement Number referenced in the heading to the vendor referenced in the heading in the amount indicated in the Original Single Source Advertisement Number referenced in the heading.

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