Intent to Award Single Source provider to Newsela

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source purchase to Newsela without competitive bidding, as permitted under Florida statute and administrative rules, for educational software, curriculum guides, and educational technology services. This procurement action is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but a formal notice of intent, published to comply with transparency requirements, with the advertisement open from July 29, 2026, through August 3, 2026. The vendor, Newsela, has been selected based on its specialized offerings tailored to the unique needs of the school’s student population, particularly in accessible and adaptive learning materials. The contract involves commodities classified under NAICS code 43232500 and related categories, focusing on digital educational tools designed for students who are deaf or blind. All questions regarding this non-competitive procurement must be directed to Kim Whitwam at the provided contact information before the response deadline, as no formal bids will be accepted or evaluated. The purchase will be executed under the authority of Florida law and is intended to ensure timely access to high-quality, compliant educational resources without unnecessary delay. The place of performance is within the state of Florida, and the procurement is managed through the state’s vendor marketplace system, with all terms governed by the agency’s existing procurement policies and the specific intent outlined in the original single source advertisement.