Consultant

The Florida Department of Citrus is seeking to procure the services of a consultant to provide advice and counsel on policy matters important to the Florida Citrus industry. The selected consultant will be responsible for arranging meetings, researching and providing counsel on numerous factors, and working with industry partners to ensure all Florida Citrus industry needs are met. The contract term is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Prospective vendors have until May 9, 2023 to provide information regarding their ability to supply the requested services. The estimated dollar amount for this contract is $34,500. The Department has identified Dr. John J. Goldberg of The Normandy Group as the intended single source for these services due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the Florida Citrus industry, as well as his prior roles advising the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The Normandy Group is a well-respected, bipartisan government relations firm based in Washington, D.C. with a proven track record of assisting clients in navigating the federal government.

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. However, the Department has determined that the requested services are only available from a single source, Dr. John J. Goldberg of The Normandy Group, and will post notice of its intended decision to enter into an agreement with this vendor pursuant to Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.