Farm Food Products

This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a comprehensive Agency Term Contract (ATC-17-014) established by the Florida Department of Corrections to procure farm food products and agricultural supplies across four distinct regions of Florida. The contract covers a wide range of agricultural products including fertilizers, seeds, plants, chemicals, soil amendments, and packaging materials. Specific product categories encompass granular and liquid fertilizers, adjuvants, biologicals, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and nutritional supplements. The IDV allows for flexible ordering with provisions to add or delete items and facilities as needed, with a standard markup of 7% for products not specifically listed in the contract pricing.

The master agreement was awarded to Howard Fertilizer & Chemical Company, Inc. through a competitive bidding process (Invitation to Bid FDC ITB-15-133) with an initial contract period from October 1, 2016, to November 7, 2019. The contract is structured as a three-year term with the option to renew for up to three additional years. Geographically, the IDV covers four regions within Florida, with estimated annual spending ranging from approximately $12,000 to $102,000 depending on the region and product category. The total estimated annual contract value across all regions is approximately $366,684.50, with multiple amendments (AMD #1, #2, and #4) refining the contract's terms, pricing, and product specifications throughout its performance period.