Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve the amendment to the piggyback of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Region 8 Education Service Center, RFP No. 2440804: Academic and Educational Goods and Services, awarded to Realityworks, Inc. to increase the estimated annual spending to $250,000.
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Executive Summary
The Supervisor of College and Career Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board to approve the amending to the piggyback of The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), Region 8 Education Service Center, RFP No. 2440804: Academic and Educational Goods and Services, awarded to Realityworks, Inc. to increase the estimated annual spending to $250,000.
Purchases from this vendor will enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the District by providing students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences that replicate real-world workplace environments and industry practices.
Realityworks’ educational solutions will strengthen instruction through interactive simulations, skill development equipment, and authentic workplace scenarios that allow students to apply technical knowledge, develop employability skills, and gain experience using industry-relevant tools. These resources will support multiple CTE pathways, increase student engagement, and better prepare students for industry certifications, post-secondary education, and high-demand careers.
Funding for this purchase is provided through a variety of grants and funding sources specifically designated for enhancements to Career and Technical Education programs. No General Fund dollars will be used for this initiative.
The original piggyback contract was approved on 01/14/2025, School Board Agenda No. 25-2746. Contract term: 01/14/2025 through 10/31/2029. This request is only to increase the estimated annual spending. HCSB Bid No. 25-785-26 PB (amended) has been assigned for internal tracking purposes.
My Contact
Beth Lastra
Supervisor of College and Career Programs
352-797-7000 ext. 70474
lastra_b@hcsb.k12.fl.us
2023-28 Strategic Focus Area
Priority 1: Student Success
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.