Florida Welcome Stations Citrus Juice Dispensing

The Florida Department of Citrus is seeking a single-source procurement for citrus juice dispensing services at Florida Welcome Stations for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The contract involves providing 100% orange and grapefruit juice through a Florida-based vendor, with comprehensive requirements including the supply of cups, juice, advertising placement, and signage. Key deliverables include monthly reporting on Welcome Center interactions, collaboration on social media platforms, and support for travel tourism-related promotions to maximize partnership impact. The procurement is specifically targeting VISIT FLORIDA (Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation) as the intended single-source vendor. The solicitation was posted on April 3, 2025, with a response deadline of April 24, 2025, during which prospective vendors can provide relevant information to the contact person. The procurement follows Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, which allows for single-source procurement when services are determined to be available from only one vendor.

The procurement appears to be specifically targeted to VISIT FLORIDA, a not-for-profit, public/private partnership created by the Florida Legislature in 1996. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $250,000, with historical funding practices dating back to before 2014 supporting this procurement approach. The justification for the single-source acquisition stems from VISIT FLORIDA's unique role as the state's official source for travel planning and its established relationship with the Department of Citrus. No incumbent vendors outside of VISIT FLORIDA are identified, and the procurement does not specify additional infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The contract will be administered by Sharon McLeod, Purchasing Manager, who will oversee the vendor selection and contract implementation process.