Consultant - Government Relations

The Florida Department of Citrus is seeking to procure consulting services related to government relations for the Florida citrus industry. The selected consultant will provide advice and counsel on policy matters important to the industry, including issues related to agriculture, pesticides, and policy changes affecting citrus growers. The consultant will also assist in securing long-term, sustained funding to support the Florida citrus industry. The contract term is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and the estimated contract value is $34,500. The Department has identified Dr. John J. Goldberg, a partner at The Normandy Group, as the single source for these services due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the Florida citrus industry, as well as his background advising Congress on a range of agricultural and food policy issues. The Department will proceed with entering into a single-source contract with The Normandy Group if no other qualified vendors come forward by the May 2, 2024 deadline.

This is not a request for bid or proposal, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department is open to considering information from any prospective vendors who believe they can provide the required services. The Department has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value of $34,500 represents the budget range for this procurement.