SS 26 27 38_PUR 7776.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: Diversified Communications Short description of the commodity or service desired: Industry Trade Show / Exhibit Booth

CONTACT

Name: Edward Rondeau 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 38

Date posted: July 21, 2026 Last day for receipt of information: Aug 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):

Upon 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 booth space for the "Fresh From Florida" pavilion at the Seafood Expo North America being held in March of 2027, as part of the department’s efforts to establish and coordinate the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign. Pursuant to Chapter 570, F.S., the Department is authorized to promote Florida agricultural products.

Intended Single Source:

Diversified Communications

Estimated Dollar Amount:

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

Approximate Contract Amount: $90,750.00 Approximate Contract Amount up to: $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):

Diversified Communications is hosting this trade show and only known source able to provide this service for the Seafood Expo North America.

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.