PUR 7776_R. A. Whitfield Manufacturing Co..pdf
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- Leon County, Florida
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This document is a Description of Intended Single Source Purchase (PUR 7776) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The agency is seeking to procure agricultural machinery for soil preparation, specifically 8 Model 2440 SOD Scalpers and 9 ST-630 Heavy Duty Side Delivery Planters from R.A. Whitfield Manufacturing Company. The intended use of this equipment is for forestry site preparation and planting of pine trees to help the Florida Forest Service carry out its statutory responsibilities. The estimated total value of the purchase is up to $220,000, with an approximate contract amount of $207,100. The contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2025. R.A. Whitfield Manufacturing Company is identified as the sole manufacturer of the required models, justifying a single-source acquisition.
The document provides details on the agency's justification for the single-source procurement, citing the necessity and uniqueness of the products to perform the agency's statutory duties. Prospective vendors are invited to provide information regarding their ability to supply the requested commodities or services. If it is determined that the items are available only from a single source, the agency will provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract.
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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: R.A.Whitfield Manufacturing Company Short description of the commodity or service desired: Agricultural machinery for soil preparation preparation
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 24 25 113
Date posted: 10/22/2024 Last day for receipt of information: 11/13/2024
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):
21101500 - Agricultural machinery for soil preparation
Quantity or Term (as appropriate):
Date of Execution through June 30, 2025
Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):
Michael Klassen, Forestry Operations Administrator, Florida Forest Service Field Operations
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):
Intended use is for Forestry site preperation and planting of pine trees. The following is for the procurement of 8 Model 2440 SOD Scalpers and 9 ST-630 Heavy Duty Side delivery Planter.
30" Coulter blade, 12" foam filled packing with removable side storage boxes and a 2.5" trencher box with a choice of point hitch. With this purchase, the equipment will help ensure that the Florida Forest Service can continue to carry out the duties outlined in Florida Statute 589.04 - (1) The Florida Forest Service shall cooperate with federal, state, and local governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other persons to:
PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.
(a) Promote and encourage forest fire protection, forest environmental education, forest land stewardship, good forest management, tree planting and care, forest recreation, and the proper management of public lands.
Intended Single Source:
R.A.Whitfield Manufacturing Company
Estimated Dollar Amount:
Approximate Amount: Up to $220,000
Approximate Contract Amount: $207,100
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):
R.A. Whitfield Manufacturing Co. is the sole manufacturer of pine tree planter and models ST- 630 and the 2440 required to perform statutory responsibilities.
Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):
Michael Klassen, Forestry Operations Administrator, Florida Forest Service Marvin Seagroves, Operations and Management Consultant Manager, Florida Forest Service Jimmy Roberts, Chief, Forest Management, Florida Forest Service John E. Stys, Assistant Director, Florida Forest Service 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.
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