Award

City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #25260049P-AZ

Third-Party Instructional Services for Academic Interventions

Recipient

Multiple vendors including Catapult Learning, Sylvan Learning, StudentNest, Study Smart Tutors, One on One Learning, SmartStart Education, CogniTutor, and American Pacific Exchange were shortlisted and finalists for award recommendation.

Award Amount

$448,000.00

Ceiling

$448,000.00

Awarded

December 16, 2025

Identifier

25260049P-AZ

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida, through its Purchasing and Distribution Services Department, has awarded a contract to multiple vendors, including Catapult Learning, Sylvan Learning, StudentNest, and others, to provide third-party instructional support services for students across four pilot schools. The services focus on supplemental, needs-based academic interventions in subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and civics, with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:5 to 1:10. The contract duration is three years with an optional two-year extension, and the total allocation is up to $448,000. The procurement process involved a request for proposals, pre-solicitation meetings, and a competitive evaluation, with finalists scheduled for formal presentations. The services include planning, instruction, progress monitoring, parent conferences, and coordination with school administration, all compliant with Florida statutes and district policies. The awardees are expected to deliver in-person, small group instruction at designated schools, with billing based on student attendance and activities performed.

Description

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida awarded a contract for third-party instructional services aimed at providing on-school-site supplemental instructional support services for students as extended learning opportunities. The program targets small group extended learning with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:5 to 1:10, focusing on academic interventions in various subjects including reading, mathematics, science, and civics across elementary and middle schools. The contract term is three years with a possible two-year extension. The total pilot program allocation is not to exceed $448,000, spread across four pilot schools and potentially several vendors. The services include planning, instruction, progress monitoring, parent conferences, and coordination with school administration. Vendors must have certified teachers and comply with Florida statutes and school safety procedures. The award was anticipated on December 16, 2025, with multiple firms shortlisted and finalists presenting on December 2, 2025.

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