PUR 7776_Loop Now Technologies dba Firework.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: LOOP NOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC. dba FIREWORK Short description of the commodity or service desired: "Fresh from Florida" Grocery Retailer Marketing Program

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 55

Date posted: 06/16/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 07/08/2025

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):

80171702 - Brand promotion and management services 80141600 - Sales and business promotion activities

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Date of Execution thru June 30, 2026

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

Whitney Lett, Division of Marketing and Development

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 "Fresh from Florida" Retail Program uses a variety of marketing promotions with grocery retailers to promote Florida produce, seafood, meat, or horticulture within stores. The purpose of these promotions is outlined in Florida Statute 571.2: Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign Act.

Florida Statutes 571.24 - Purpose; duties of the department. - The purpose of this part is to authorize the department to establish and coordinate the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign. The Legislature intends for the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign to serve

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as a marketing program to promote Florida agricultural commodities, value-added products, and agricultural-related businesses.

The performance requirements are to include the following: Promote and generate additional retail sales for Florida agricultural products through shoppable video and livestreaming services on The Fresh Market's website with the “Fresh From Florida” logo as authorized by Loop Now Technologies, Inc. (dba Firework). The vendor must be a non-paid member of the “Fresh From Florida” Industry Membership program.

Intended Single Source:

LOOP NOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC. dba FIREWORK

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Approximate Amount: Up to $200,000.00

Approximate Contract Amount: $150,000.00

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):

Loop Now Technologies, Inc. dba Firework is The Fresh Market's exclusive vendor for shoppable videos and livestreaming on its website. The Fresh Market partnered with Loop Now Technologies, Inc. dba Firework to create interactive video content across its website and e-mail outreach, allowing customers to engage with its retail grocery stores and potentially increase sales. The Division of Marketing and Development uses this partnership to promote Florida agricultural commodities, value-added products, and agricultural-related businesses through shoppable video and livestreaming on The Fresh Market's website.

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

Susie Mckinley, Director, Division of Marketing and Development Yolanda Roundtree, Chief, Seafood and Agriculture Marketing Whitney Lett, Development Representative Supervisor, Division of Marketing and Development Stephanie Bergozza, Purchasing Director II, Division of Administration Joey 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.