Single-Source Purchase: D2L Brightspace Learning Management System Renewal for FDLRS

AI Summary

Putnam County School District seeks to renew the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System for statewide delivery of professional learning courses. This single-source procurement ensures continuity and cost-effectiveness for online education services with a three-year term and optional renewals.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 285833
Type / RFx: Source Sought
Status: open
Level: education
Published Date: July 21, 2026
Due Date: July 28, 2026
NAICS Code: 541511 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Putnam County School District
State: Florida
Agency: Putnam County School District

Description

Summary

The FDLRS Administration Project seeks to renew its D2L Brightspace Learning Management System, which supports statewide delivery and management of online Professional Learning Alternatives courses for the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Portal.

D2L enables FDLRS to deliver courses, monitor participant progress, track grades and engagement, and manage quizzes, discussions, and assignments. Renewing the system will ensure uninterrupted professional learning opportunities for educators across Florida.

Brief Description: Renewal of the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System for statewide delivery and management of FDLRS Professional Learning Alternatives courses.

Estimated Value: Approximately $16,767 per year; total estimated contract value is $54,000.

Term: Three years, with two optional one-year renewals.

Vendor: D2L Ltd.

Justification: FDLRS has used D2L since 2003, developing course content, administrative systems, integrations, and participant records within the platform. The current system is not compatible with other learning management systems. Switching providers would require significant redevelopment, data migration, security integration, course conversion, and statewide retraining, leading to potential service disruptions and increased costs. Continuing with D2L remains the most efficient, cost-effective, and operationally sound choice.

Background

Reference #: SGS #054-331-2623

Subject: Single-Source Purchase: D2L Brightspace Learning Management System Renewal for FDLRS

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 Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Procurement details are listed herein.

Project Details

Reference ID: SGS #054-331-2623
Department: NEFEC
Department Head: Patrick Wnek (Executive Director)

Submission Requirements

Response from Vendor —
1. A statement regarding their capability to provide the requested goods or services.
2. Distributors and re-sellers are highly encouraged to include a statement from the product manufacturer stating that they are authorized to sell the product.
3. Any other relevant information.

Key dates

July 21, 2026Published
July 28, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

learning management system online education platform professional learning education technology software renewal single source procurement course management

Frequently asked questions

SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.