Single Source provider for ThinkCERCA proprietary software and reading curriculum
Federal opportunity from Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Place of performance: FL. Response deadline: Apr 03, 2026.
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<p>NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A "DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(3), 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Performance and/or Design Requirements:</strong></p><p>Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is in need of procuring proprietary software licenses and materials from ThinkCERCA for Florida standard core reading items for FY 2026-2027</p><p> </p><p><strong>Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed:</strong> $34,999.00 <strong>Intended source:</strong></p><p> </p><p>ThinkCERCA </p><p>875 N. Michican</p><p>Chicago, IL 60654</p><p> </p><p><strong>Justification for single source acquisition:</strong></p><p> </p><p>ThinkCERCA is the sole source provider for their schoolwide framework for critical thinking and literacy instruction across disciplines. They have created a common core state standard-align literacy program for 3rd-12th grade which has been adopted by the state of Florida. </p><p> </p><p>Distinguishing hallmarks of the online learning platform and content include the following:</p><ul><li>A technology-enabled argumentative writing component</li><li>CERCA rubrics aligned to the common core state standards</li><li>Authentic texts provided for 10 levels of differentiation accompanied by expert, technology-enabled lesson design</li><li>Direct instruction lessons that introduce key skills and concepts of literacy in a self-paced flipbook format with audio support</li><li>Flexible, modular design allows easy customization of the instructional material to integrate with district-level technology systems and existing frameworks and curricula</li></ul><p> </p><p>ThinkCERCA is sole only as a direct transaction between ThinkCERCA Inc. and end customers. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Approved by: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing</strong></p>
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