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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: Marriott International, Inc.

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Industry Trade Show / Exhibit Booth

CONTACT

Name: Brittany Harvey

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 26 27 37

Date posted: 07/21/2026 Last day for receipt of information: 08/11/2026

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):

80141900 - Trade shows and exhibits

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

Date of Execution - June 30, 2027

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

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 Division of Marketing and Development intends to purchase rental space to host a welcome reception for "Fresh From Florida" growers and retailers at the Southeast Produce Council's

Southern Exposure trade show at the World Marriott Center. Pursuant to Chapter 570, F.S., the

Department is authorized to promote Florida agricultural products.

Intended Single Source:

Marriott International Inc. / Orlando World Marriott Center

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Approximate Amount: $36,000.00

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Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Approximate Contract Amount Up to: $70,000.00

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):

The World Marriott Center is the organizer of the Southeast Produce Council's Southern

Exposure trade show and is the only known source able to provide the rental space at this event.

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

J. Palmer Linscott, Development Representative Supervisor, Division of Marketing and

Development

Yolanda Roundtree, Bureau Chief of Seafood and Agriculture Marketing, Division of Marketing and Development

Susie McKinley, Director, Division of Marketing and Development

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.