Children's outreach. Purchase of stuffed 8 Lux Deer Fawn Stuffed Animal to hand out to children… and 2 more items

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has awarded contract C7F4BF for the purchase of stuffed deer fawn plush animals designated for children's outreach initiatives. The contract, valued at $2,254.86, was awarded on September 15, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The deliverable consists of 8-inch Lux Deer Fawn Stuffed Animals (product code 1081-551268503) to be distributed to children who have witnessed stressful or traumatic incidents. The contract includes 200 units at $10.45 each, totaling $2,090.00, plus a reorder setup charge of $25.00 and shipping and handling costs of $139.86.

These stuffed animals serve a therapeutic function within first responder operations, designed to calm frightened children during traumatic incidents, facilitate trust-building between officers and affected individuals, and support on-scene communication by emergency personnel. The specific prime contractor information is not provided in the available documentation; however, the contract represents a targeted procurement by the State of Florida to support children's welfare initiatives through the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission during the specified performance period.