Vegetable Transplants

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement 19013 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide vegetable transplanting services for state correctional institutions. The contract covers seven specific vegetable transplant varieties, including cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, collards, onions, and two tomato varieties, with standard pack sizes of 1,000 seedlings. This IDV enables the procurement of high-quality vegetable seedlings to support agricultural operations within Florida's correctional facilities, with specific delivery requirements and quality control standards.

The master agreement is awarded to Veazey Plant Co. Inc., a contractor located in Tifton, Georgia, and was originally executed on March 7, 2019, with an initial performance period through March 6, 2022. The contract has been amended to extend the performance period through March 6, 2025, with a total estimated annual purchase of 1,285 packs valued at $39,350.00. Pricing for transplant packs ranges from $22.00 to $260.00, depending on the variety. The contract covers statewide Florida operations and requires a 100% fill rate for vegetable transplant orders, with financial consequences for fill rates below 95%.