Farm Food Products

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued a Notice of Withdrawal and Negotiation Pursuant to the Exceptional Purchase Process for ITB-22-036 Farm Food Products. This procurement is for the provision of farm food products for the state of Florida, specifically in Leon County and the city of Tallahassee. The FDC received less than two responsive bids for the original Invitation to Bid (ITB) and is withdrawing the ITB to negotiate the best terms and conditions directly with the vendors that submitted bids. The negotiation process will not be subject to the requirements for competitive procurement, and vendors invited to participate will be contacted with further instructions. Interested parties must file any notice of protest within 72 hours of the issuance of this notice.

The original ITB was for the procurement of farm food products, but no additional details are provided regarding the specific deliverables, evaluation criteria, or contract terms. The FDC is utilizing the exceptional purchase process outlined in Florida Statutes to negotiate directly with vendors rather than reissuing a competitive solicitation. No information is given regarding any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this procurement.