Vegetable Transplants

This Master Agreement establishes a framework for the provision of vegetable transplants to correctional institutions throughout the State of Florida. The contract authorizes the procurement of seven commodity items, including cabbage, cauliflower, collards, broccoli, onion, and watermelon transplants, with unit pricing ranging from $20.37 to $73.42. These vegetable transplants are delivered to four Department of Corrections facilities: Apalachee CI West, Regional Distribution Center (RDC), Avon Park Work Camp, and Desoto Work Camp. All deliveries must be completed within 30 days of Purchase Order issuance during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. The contract includes performance measures with financial penalties for late delivery ($50 per day) and failure to provide timely notification of required substitutions ($50 per day beginning the 11th day after PO issuance).

The prime contractor for this Master Agreement is Speedling, Incorporated, with the Florida Department of Corrections serving as the contracting organization. The contract was awarded on October 3, 2025, with a completion date of October 2, 2028, representing an initial three-year term with renewal options available for up to three years at the original negotiated pricing. The estimated first-year contract value is $350,495.52 based on an annual quantity of 1,000 seedlings per commodity item. This Master Agreement contract type provides firm pricing throughout the contract duration, with the requirement that any price decreases offered to other customers must be applied to this contract.