PUR_7776_John Bean Technologies Corporation.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: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

TITLE: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (JBT FOODTECH)

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Commercial use juicers; and food and beverage equipment rental or leasing and maintenance services

CONTACT

Name: Nita Jackson, Government Analyst II Address: 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: (850) 617-7181 Email: procurement@fdacs.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: SS 25 26 01

Date posted: 03/24/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 04/14/2025

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):

48101607 - Commercial use juicers 90101900 - food and beverage equipment rental or leasing and maintenance services

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026

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

Ana McClure, Accountant II, Division of Fruit and Vegetables

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):

Supply fifteen (15) FMC-0919-B Mechanical Juice Extractors for use in processing plants located throughout the state of Florida to evaluate and determine the percent of total soluble solids per pound on delivered citrus. Includes pneumatic lift mechanism when applicable.

Results of testing determines the maturity of the delivered load. These extractors are leased to maintain control over statewide testing procedures to ensure uniformity and consistency in the industry. The cost for leasing these machines is reimbursed by individual processing plants.

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

20-61.001 (2), F.A.C. - Facilities and Equipment To Be Furnished. Each processing plant shall provide an FMC Model 091 B mechanical extractor equipped with an automatic feeder, or its equivalent, as is more particularly shown in drawings and specifications on file at the Department of Citrus. The mechanical extractor shall be set and installed in a manner acceptable to and approved by the Division of Fruit and Vegetables, which shall be responsible for its maintenance and proper settings. All settings and factors, if any, shall be on file at the Department of Citrus office at all times.

Intended Single Source:

John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT FoodTech)

Estimated Dollar Amount:

pproximate Amount Up to: $400,000.00 Approximate Contract Amount: $382,365.00

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):

John Bean Technologies Corporation holds patent #5992311 for this extractor, and there is no equivalent machine.

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

Ana McClure, Accountant II, Division of Fruit and Vegetables Lisa Jensen, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetables Stephanie Bergozza, Purchasing Director II, Division of Administration Joey B. Hicks, Director, Division of Administration

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.