Single Source Procurement – - Bid SGS #054-331-2618 - Palatka, FL

Bid #SGS #054-331-2618. Putnam County School District, Palatka, Florida. Summary The Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC), through the Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD), seeks professional legal consultation and training. Due Jun 18 (4 days left).

About this solicitation

Summary The Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC), through the Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD), seeks professional legal consultation and training services in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and special education law. Services will include presentations at Regional ESE Directors' Meetings and webinars to provide district personnel with current legal guidance, practical strategies, and updates on federal and state requirements. The selected provider will deliver specialized training on complex ESE legal topics to support participating school districts. This training will help ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and promote consistent interpretation and implementation of special education programs. Topics may include legal compliance, student services, threat assessment and safety, transportation requirements, and other areas affecting ESE programs. This procurement aims to secure a highly qualified presenter with proven expertise in school law and special education who can provide consistent, accurate, and practical guidance aligned with the priorities of the Florida Department of Education and the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). Brief Description: Professional legal consultation and training services in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), including regional conference presentations and webinars on special education law, compliance, and best practices for Florida school districts. Estimated Value: $14,190 Term (Years): 1 Year (FY 2026-2027) Vendor: Franczek P.C. – Brandon Wright Justification: Brandon Wright of Franczek P.C. has specialized expertise in Exceptional Student Education law and extensive experience providing legal training and consultation to school districts. He has delivered highly rated presentations for NEFEC and participating districts, demonstrating the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance.

Bid summary

Putnam County School District issued this transportation opportunity in Palatka, Florida, referenced as solicitation number SGS #054-331-2618. It was published on June 8, 2026, and responses are due by June 18, 2026.

Public procurement context

Putnam County School District in Palatka, Florida is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this opportunity

To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Putnam County School District's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 18, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Putnam County School District should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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