PUR_7776_2027-SS-01.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: New Varieties Development for Florida Citrus Short description of the commodity or service desired: Provide services to the citrus industry through research and licensing programs that provide, evaluate, and prioritize Florida's need for new citrus varieties, including those needed for consumer market expansion and disease and pest tolerance.

CONTACT

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

Internal tracking number, if any: 2027-SS-01

Date posted: April 6, 2026 Last day for receipt of information: April 27, 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):

93141905

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

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

Contract Manager, Dr. Rosa Walsh

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):

The primary charge of this organization is to accomplish the following:

• Provide timely and affordable access to new varieties for Florida citrus growers

• Provide for the establishment of accountability within goals and objectives directed toward the development, acquisition and management of new citrus cultivars, which favorably address changing consumer preferences relative to fresh and processed fruit. Establish said goals and objectives with inclusive open dialogue.

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• Provide for a sustained effort to scour the earth for varieties with strong potential as breeding stock and commercial applications.

• Provide for the establishment of research priorities specific to Florida's new variety efforts, acquiring or allocating sufficient funds to the purpose.

• Assist in the allocation of local, state and federal resources toward the priorities, goals and objectives related to new citrus varieties.

• Negotiate on behalf of Florida's citrus industry, toward the acquisition of rights to new citrus varieties, be they foreign or domestic. Structure agreements that will provide for the sublicensing of said varieties to Florida growers.

• Monitor and structure all agreements, foreign and domestic, toward the enhanced health, well-being and future viability of Florida's citrus industry.

• Continuously assess the supply & demand balance for citrus sales worldwide, seeking opportunities for Florida, and seeking to enhance the value of all varieties within the program.

Intended Single Source:

New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC)

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$650,000.00

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):

Due to the devastation the citrus industry has experienced over the past 10 years with the increased challenges from HLB (citrus greening), it is important to continue to contract with an organization that has developed this unique understanding of the specific needs of the citrus industry relative to new varieties that may help to combat this and other diseases challenging the industry. Initial funding for NVDMC was provided during the 2006-07 fiscal year through the Florida Department of Citrus’ RFP procurement process, and subsequent RFP procurement process in 2009. During the 2009 process, NVDMC was the only vendor to respond to the request, due to its unique purpose and service to the citrus industry. Since 2006, NVDMC has been working with the industry in this capacity and has established the necessary relationships to maintain continuity and progress toward the needs of the industry.

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.