Brown International Corporation, LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a single source procurement notice for the lease of up to forty (40) AMC Model 2700 juice extractor machines for placement in processing plants throughout Florida. The Division of Fruit and Vegetables seeks these machines to extract juice and evaluate total soluble solids per pound on delivered citrus to assess fruit maturity during the contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The procurement is designated as a non-competitive single source acquisition based on the unique, patented nature of the equipment and regulatory requirements under Chapter 20-34.001(2), F.A.C., which mandates that AMC #2700 juice extractors or equivalents be used for testing purposes to maintain control and uniformity in statewide testing procedures. Brown International Corporation, LLC of Winter Haven, Florida holds the U.S. Patents No. 3,185,071 and 3,280,726 for the AMC Model 2700 juice extractor and is identified as the intended single source vendor. The notice was posted on April 28, 2026, with a deadline of May 18-19, 2026, for prospective vendors to submit relevant information regarding their ability to provide these commodities or contractual services. Inquiries should be directed to Edward Rondeau, Procurement Officer, at (850) 617-7181 or Procurement@FDACS.gov. No bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement.

This procurement contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organizational types or disadvantaged enterprises. Brown International Corporation, LLC is the identified incumbent vendor and intended single source provider, holding exclusive patent rights to the required equipment. The estimated dollar amount for this acquisition is up to $175,870.00 for the twelve-month leasing period. The procurement was approved by Ana McClure (Accountant II), Jay Hook (Assistant Director), Lisa Jensen (Director), Stephanie Bergozza (Purchasing Director), and Joey Hicks (Director of Administration). As this is a single source advertisement rather than a competitive bid or proposal request, prospective vendors seeking consideration must provide relevant information demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent equipment or services by the established deadline, though award to the intended single source vendor is anticipated based on the patented and specialized nature of the equipment.