Single Source provider for LAZEL, Inc. Learning A-Z licensed software

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is procuring licensed educational software and associated training from LAZEL, Inc. for the fiscal year 2026–2027 under a single-source acquisition authorized by Florida Statutes §287.057(3) and administrative rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C. The estimated contract value does not exceed $12,100.00, and the only eligible source is LAZEL, Inc., which holds exclusive ownership and trademark rights to the Learning A-Z curriculum suite including Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, Raz-Plus, Raz-Plus ELL Edition, Headsprout, Science A-Z, Writing A-Z, Vocabulary A-Z, and pre-printed resources. No competing products or vendors exist in the United States for these proprietary materials, justifying the non-competitive procurement approach. The solicitation opened on May 19, 2026, with responses due by June 10, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing. Performance and delivery are targeted for FSDB’s facilities in Florida, with software access provided electronically and training delivered to ensure effective implementation. The procurement does not involve competitive evaluation, line-item pricing breakdowns, federal acquisition regulation clauses, formal inspection criteria, or detailed delivery terms. No specific contract type, option years, or subcontracting requirements are defined, and no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status information for the vendor are required or provided. The sole basis for award is the exclusive availability of the Learning A-Z platform from LAZEL, Inc., with all deliverables centered on sustained access to the licensed software and educator support throughout the fiscal year.