Farm Food Products - Seeds

The Florida Department of Corrections Master Agreement 23003 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for farm and agricultural seeds used in the Department's Farm & Edible Crop Program (FECP). This IDV enables the purchase of a diverse range of vegetable seeds, including broccoli, cabbage, bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, carrots, cucumbers, onions, and squash. The contract supports the department's agricultural operations, facilitating the cultivation of millions of pounds of fresh vegetables annually for consumption within the inmate population across multiple Florida correctional facilities.

The master agreement is awarded to Cason Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. (doing business as Lake Butler Farm Center), with an initial contract period from January 19, 2023, to January 18, 2024, and subsequent amendments extending the contract through January 18, 2025. The contract type is a Master Agreement covering the entire state of Florida, with a total estimated annual seed procurement value of approximately $287,546.95. The IDV includes precise pricing for 31 different seed varieties, ranging from 1,000 seedlings to 50-pound bags, with unit prices between $4.00 and $247.00, and includes all packaging, handling, and shipping costs to designated correctional institutions and distribution centers statewide.