Manatee County School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Bradenton, FL
Country:: US

Manatee County School District RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

27-0062 - White Fleet Parts RFP
Open
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Providers of white fleet parts and services.
27-0061-TLG - School Bus Parts RFP
Open
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Providers of school bus parts and services.
Sole Source - Acaletics RFP
Open
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
Manatee County School District is soliciting a sole-source procurement for Acaletics supplemental products and services under Opportunity ID 27-0003-BS. The requested program provides research-based educational materials and related services intended to supplement classroom instruction and improve student performance and achievement. This is a procurement for goods and services, not a grant program, and responses are due September 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bradenton
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
54,215
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1201230
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
84
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
6,536.54
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
42 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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How to Sell to Manatee County School District

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Procurement Hell Score
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42 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $250,000 and the product is truly proprietary and aligned to Ready 2026 goals, use sole source with justification.
- Coops: Frequently procures through TIPS, OMNIA, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Manatee County School District rarely uses sole source above $250,000. Pursue sole source only if the product is genuinely proprietary and directly supports a Ready 2026 Strategic Plan goal (e.g., dyslexia or ELL software), and keep it under $250,000. Process: work with the relevant department head to draft a justification citing Florida State Board Rule 6A-1.012(12)(d) and present it to the procurement team.
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- This entity actively uses cooperative purchasing and piggybacking for speed and compliance. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Manatee County School District Contracts

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Imagine Learning LLC at Manatee County School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract represents an agreement between the School District of Manatee County and Imagine Learning LLC for digital learning subscriptions, diagnostic and instructional language programs, professional development, and hospital-homebound school services. The agreement spans from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. It includes two price quotes, one for usage-based services and another for fixed-price digital library access and professional development. The School Board approved an estimated total expenditure of $600,000.00 for this procurement.
Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District
Effective: Dec 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order (SDMC1-PO00084559) from School District Manatee County to Amplified IT LLC covers a one-year license for 'Gopher Pack - Domain' (AIT-GOP-1005) for over 40,000 students. The license term is from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. Although the PO lists zero amounts for line items and totals, a note clarifies the 'Real total' as $5464.65 after a $607.00 discount, indicating the actual cost of the service.
Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District
Effective: Nov 7, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order (SDMC1-PO00084534) dated November 7, 2022, is issued by School District Manatee County to Amplified IT LLC for 25 units of 'SUPPORT - 20-39' remote support hours. The service is to be invoiced immediately upon receipt of the PO and expires one year from the invoice date. All monetary totals within this document are listed as 0.00, with a note directing to an attached quote for detailed pricing.
ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District
Effective: May 29, 2019Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the terms and conditions for the School District of Manatee County to license and use ClassLink Software. It includes provisions for annual software licensing, technical support services under a Service Level Agreement, confidentiality obligations via a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and a detailed Data Security Statement affirming ClassLink's commitment to data privacy and security. The agreement specifies that annual fees are based on enrollment and provided via invoice, and it automatically renews annually unless terminated. The document also details warranties, limitations of liability, and general provisions governing the relationship between ClassLink and the Customer.
ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order (SDMC1-PO00097937) from School District Manatee County to CLASSLINK INC, dated July 13, 2023, covers the annual renewal of ClassLink LaunchPad, Analytics Plus, and Roster Server Hosting licenses for the period of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Despite quantities and unit prices being listed, all extended amounts and the total PO amount are explicitly stated as 0.00.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Manatee County School District

Manatee County School District Special Meeting And Public Hearing
Date: Jul 28, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 tentative millage rates and the tentative budget. The Board discussed and approved various millage rates for the fiscal year 2026-2027, including the Required Local Effort, Discretionary Operating, Additional Operating, and Local Capital Outlay. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution adopting the total millage rate and a separate resolution adopting the 2025-2026 Tentative Budget.
Manatee County School District School Board Meeting And Public Hearing
Date: Jul 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed several key actions, including the approval of agenda amendments related to institutional agreements, personnel updates, and the publication of notices for millage rates and budget discussions. The Board recognized various student achievements, including an essay contest winner and student athlete successes, and acknowledged community partnerships for literacy initiatives. Public hearings were conducted regarding proposed changes to the Code of Student Conduct and the Student Progression Plan for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the Board formally adopted the revised Code of Student Conduct, the 2026-2027 Student Progression Plan, and the May 2026 budget amendments.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Manatee County School District.

Tracy MooreAdministrator, Employee Benefits

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Kelli KennedyAssistant Director of Career and Technical Education

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Manatee County School District

Manatee County School District RFPs

27-0062 - White Fleet Parts RFP

27-0061-TLG - School Bus Parts RFP

Sole Source - Acaletics RFP

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Manatee County School District Contracts

Imagine Learning LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

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Manatee County School District Special Meeting And Public Hearing

Manatee County School District School Board Meeting And Public Hearing

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Manatee County School District RFPs

27-0062 - White Fleet Parts RFP

27-0061-TLG - School Bus Parts RFP

Sole Source - Acaletics RFP

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Manatee County School District Contracts

Imagine Learning LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

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Manatee County School District Special Meeting And Public Hearing

Manatee County School District School Board Meeting And Public Hearing

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Manatee County School District

Manatee County School District RFPs

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Manatee County School District Contracts

Imagine Learning LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

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Manatee County School District Special Meeting And Public Hearing

Manatee County School District School Board Meeting And Public Hearing

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Manatee County School District RFPs

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Manatee County School District Contracts

Imagine Learning LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

Amplified IT LLC at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

ClassLink, Inc. at Manatee County School District

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Manatee County School District Special Meeting And Public Hearing

Manatee County School District School Board Meeting And Public Hearing

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