SS Justification.pdf

This is a sole source justification document for the Duval County Fair Association, Inc., also known as The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., submitted to support a contract award by Duval County, Florida. The document justifies the provision of AgVenture programming to youth in Duval County under a sole source procurement method rather than competitive bidding. The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with the programming designed to deliver agricultural education and experiential learning opportunities to county youth participants.

The justification establishes that the Duval County Fair Association possesses unique qualifications and capabilities to deliver AgVenture programming, including established infrastructure, specialized expertise in agricultural youth education, and existing relationships with schools and community organizations in Duval County. The document supports the determination that competition is not practicable and that awarding the contract through sole source procurement is in the best interest of the county, thereby satisfying the statutory requirements for non-competitive contracting under Florida procurement law.