Award
Putnam County School District SS #054-xxx-2548
Sole Source - Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Recipient
Drury Hotels Company, LLC d/b/a Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Awarded
August 01, 2025
Identifier
SS #054-xxx-2548
The Putnam County School District awarded a sole source contract to Drury Hotels Company, LLC d/b/a Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista for hosting the Institute for Small and Rural Districts Summer Staffing Specialists’ Meeting. The contract covers approximately $11,000–$13,000 for 40 guest room nights at $200 each, meeting space rental, taxes, and incidental charges. The hotel was selected based on availability, meeting space, audiovisual requirements, and a negotiated rate below the Florida per diem. The location offers convenient access for districts, reducing travel costs and enhancing attendance. The vendor has prior experience with federally funded programs and the Florida Department of Education, ensuring compliance. The contract duration is from August 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Description
Sole source procurement for the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista to host the Institute for Small and Rural Districts (ISRD) Summer Staffing Specialists’ Meeting scheduled for June 16–17, 2026. The hotel was selected based on availability, meeting space, setup, audiovisual requirements, and a negotiated room rate below the State of Florida per diem rate. The location provides convenient access for participating districts, reducing travel costs and improving attendance. The vendor has prior experience with federally funded programs and the Florida Department of Education, ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements. No other venue met all programmatic, logistical, and financial requirements within the required timeframe.