Summary
The Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) seeks professional legal consultation and training services to support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) compliance, leadership development, and capacity building for member districts. Services include the LEARN & LEAD training series in multiple regions, a make-up session, and specialized webinars on complex ESE legal topics. The goal is to equip district personnel with practical, up-to-date, and legally sound guidance to ensure compliance with federal and state special education requirements.
These services strengthen district knowledge and leadership while promoting consistent interpretation and implementation of ESE laws and regulations. They support grant initiatives and align with Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) priorities. Through a structured training model, participating districts will receive ongoing support to enhance compliance, reduce legal risk, and improve services for students with disabilities.
Brief Description:
Professional legal consultation, training, and webinar services focused on ESE compliance, leadership development, and capacity building, including the LEARN & LEAD training series and specialized ESE legal topic webinars.
Estimated Value:
$40,000 – $44,000
Term (Years):
1 Year (FY 2026-2027)
Vendor:
Resolutions in Special Education, Inc. (Julie Weatherly, Esq.)
Justification:
Resolutions in Special Education, Inc., led by Julie Weatherly, Esq., is selected for its specialized expertise in special education law, proven record of high-quality training for NEFEC member districts, and proprietary LEARN & LEAD training model. The vendor provides a unique blend of legal expertise, practical application, and consistent service that helps districts meet compliance needs and aligns with FLDOE/BEESS objectives. Its structured approach, demonstrated effectiveness, and longstanding relationships with participating districts make this vendor the most practical and responsive choice.
Background
Reference #: SGS #054-331-2620
Subject: Single Source Notice – Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Legal Consultation and Training Services
Putnam County School District intends to award a procurement as a Single Source Procurement in accordance with its Policy 450.03, and State of Florida Statute 287.057 (3) (c). Any responses received in reference to this Notice will be for the sole purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Authority. This is not a solicitation, and there is not a solicitation available.
A Single Source Procurement is a purchase that is directed to one (1) source because of standardization, warranty, or other factors, which for justifiable reasons, is found to be most advantageous for the Putnam County School District, even though other competitive sources may be available. A Single Source Procurement is a non-competitive procurement method.
All are encouraged to notify the Purchasing Agent (Agent), stating their company/agency name, address, contact name, contact email, and a statement regarding their capability to provide the requested goods or services. All responses must be in writing, submitted electronically via the e-Procurement Platform ("Platform"), by 7:00 am on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Procurement details are listed herein.
Project Details
- Reference ID: SGS #054-331-2620
- Department: NEFEC
- Department Head: Patrick Wnek (Executive Director)
Submission Requirements
- Response from Vendor —
- A statement regarding their capability to provide the requested goods or services.
- Distributors and re-sellers are highly encouraged to include a statement from the product manufacturer stating that they are authorized to sell the product.
- Any other relevant information.