PUR_7776_2026-SS-04.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Department of Citrus

TITLE: Collaborative Partner for FDA Standard of Identity Petition

Short description of the commodity or service desired: An allied partner to assist Florida Department of Citrus and other industry groups in managing the coalition and championing the petition to change the FDA's standard of identity for orange juice.

CONTACT

Name: Sharon McLeod Address: 605 E. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830 Telephone: 863-537-3964 Email: smcleod@citrus.myflorida.com

Internal tracking number, if any: 2026-SS-04

Date posted: March 26, 2026 Last day for receipt of information: April 16, 2026

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

80171906

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Shannon Shepp, Executive Director

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

Manage Brix Petition Coalition, utilize contract advocacy and legal services to successfully lead the Brix Petition through and up to approval, communicating the progress of the petition and championing the change in identity standards with appropriate federal policymakers.

Intended Single Source:

Florida Citrus Mututal

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$40,000

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The Florida Department of Citrus, Florida Citrus Mutual, and Florida Citrus Processors Association are co-petitioners of the US Food and Drug Administration regarding changes to the federal standard of identity for orange juice. Florida Citrus Mutual has unique established contract advocates and this is the FDOC share of the costs for services.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Sharon McLeod, Purchasing Manager

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.