Creation Gardens, Inc

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement with Creation Gardens, Inc. for a "Fresh from Florida" Grocery Retailer Marketing Program. This procurement is specifically focused on marketing services to promote Florida agricultural products through multiple channels, including circular advertisements, in-store promotions, magazines, television, and social media advertising. The contract will cover marketing services for Hitchcock's Markets and Rowe IGA supermarkets, with a primary objective of promoting Florida agricultural commodities, value-added products, and agricultural-related businesses. Creation Gardens, Inc. has been identified as the sole source vendor due to their unique capabilities in planning weekly online sale flyers, creating in-store signage, coordinating promotions, producing vendor-specific publications, and managing social media posts. The procurement is authorized under Florida Statute 571.2 and is set to run from the date of execution through June 30, 2026. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide similar commodities or services must submit relevant information to the contact person by July 02, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

This procurement is a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended single-source procurement, which means there are limited opportunities for alternative vendors to compete. The contract has an estimated total amount of up to $60,000.00, with a contracted amount of $40,000.00. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is specifically targeting Creation Gardens, Inc. as the sole source vendor for these marketing services, indicating a highly specialized approach that leaves little room for alternative providers. The contract will be executed through the Vendor Information Portal pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, and the Department will review any information received from potential vendors to confirm the single-source justification. The procurement is focused on Leon County and involves promoting Florida's agricultural products through strategic marketing initiatives across multiple supermarket chains.