Single Source Provider for Heartland School Solutions proprietary software licenses

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is proceeding with a single-source acquisition to secure subscription services for Heartland School Solutions’ proprietary software suite, specifically Mosaic Cloud and MealViewer Digital Suite, to support its Food Service Department in meeting federal nutrition program requirements for FY 2026–2027. This action is not a competitive solicitation but a notice of intended decision posted under Florida Statutes §287.057(3), §120.57(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., to ensure transparency and allow for public comment during a fifteen-business-day advertising period that runs from June 5 to June 29, 2026. Heartland School Solutions is identified as the sole provider of these tools, with no authorized resellers, due to its exclusive ownership of the Mosaic Point of Sale, Mosaic Cloud Menu Planning & Nutrient Analysis, Ordering & Inventory, and MealViewer Digital Suite software and mobile app, including all associated maintenance, support, updates, and training. The estimated contract value does not exceed $5,000.00, and performance is limited to the state of Florida. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 43232611 and is administered by the agency’s primary point of contact, Kim Whitwam. The acquisition is justified on the basis of exclusive vendor ownership and functional specificity of the software systems required for compliance with federal meal programs. Protest rights are subject to strict adherence to deadlines under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and failure to file a protest or bond within the prescribed timeframe constitutes a waiver of all administrative remedies. No competitive evaluation will occur, and submissions are limited to informational feedback during the notice period, with no formal proposals required.