Intent to Award Single Source provider to Heartland School Solutions

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is notifying the public of its intent to award a single source purchase to Heartland School Solutions under Solicitation Number IA-26-002, with the original single source advertisement numbered SS-26-001. This action is not a competitive solicitation but a formal notice issued in accordance with Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., to fulfill procurement requirements for specific software services. The award will include Heartland School Solutions’ point of sale software and software maintenance and support services, identified by commodity codes 43232611 and 81112200, respectively. Additionally, the procurement encompasses Reading Horizons proprietary software along with related educational services including in-service training, adult education, and educational guidance services under codes 86101800, 86111600, and 86141500. The notice was posted on June 29, 2026, and responses or protests must be submitted by July 2, 2026, with any protest requiring written submission within 72 hours of the intent notification and a formal protest within ten days, governed by Florida’s administrative procedures. The place of performance is in the state of Florida, with no delivery schedule, contract value, or packaging specifications detailed in the available documentation. The procurement carries no competitive evaluation factors, as it is a single-source action justified under state statutes. The point of contact for inquiries is Kim Whitwam, reachable at whitwamk@fsdbk12.org or 904-827-2356. Protest procedures require strict adherence to timelines, with failure to file within the prescribed period constituting a waiver of rights under Chapter 120, F.S., and may necessitate the posting of a protest bond as defined by §28-110-005, F.S. All contractual terms, pricing, and performance details referenced in the original single source advertisement SS-26-001 are not included herein and are subject to the terms of the eventual purchase order issued following this notice.