Transition to Kindergarten Annual Subscriptions

The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County is set to purchase 4,200 annual subscriptions to MarcoPolo Learning’s Transition‑to‑Kindergarten (T2K) digital platform, providing summer‑and‑kindergarten‑year curricular content in literacy, math and social‑emotional development. The agency justifies a sole‑source award on the basis that MarcoPolo is the exclusive creator of this specialized early‑learning material and that the purchase is funded through ARPA discretionary workforce initiatives (ADWIE). The total contract value is $176,400, with a per‑subscription price of roughly $42. No performance milestones, phased deliveries, or renewal options are described. • Scope: Digital curriculum for K‑transition (literacy, math, SEL). • Quantity: 4,200 annual subscriptions. • Funding: ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) discretionary funds. • Procurement: Single‑source award to MarcoPolo Learning; no competitive bidding. • Key contacts: Kerry Gaylord (agency procurement) and Darrell King (CEO approval).