AgVenture Programming to Youth in Duval County

The City of Jacksonville is awarding a sole-source contract to the Duval County Fair Association, Inc. dba The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. for AgVenture programming to youth in Duval County, with proposals due August 21, 2026. This is a non-competitive procurement; the sole-source justification establishes that the Fair Association possesses unique qualifications, specialized expertise in agricultural youth education, and existing infrastructure and community relationships that make competition impracticable.

The scope is comprehensive agricultural education and experiential learning programming connecting youth with agricultural practices, animal husbandry, and related educational initiatives aligned with Duval County's agricultural heritage and educational objectives. Service delivery location is 1095 A Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32206.

The contract term runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. The procurement is categorized under Child Care Services (NAICS 952.18). The Fair Association is a non-profit corporation operating under Florida Chapter 616, which authorizes fair associations to contract with county governments to provide educational programming to youth and the general public.

The Duval County Fair Association submitted an FY 2026–27 budget detailing financial resources required for program delivery, operational costs, and staffing. Specific contract value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.

Dasha Herrin (DHerrin1@coj.net) is the buyer contact. Protest procedures are governed by the City of Jacksonville Procurement Protest Procedures effective July 1, 2024, which require protests regarding contract awards to be filed within 48 hours of posting or written notification with the Chief of Procurement at 214 N. Hogan Street, 8th Floor, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, addressed to dustinf@coj.net.