Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP dba Constellation Culinary Group

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement with Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP dba Constellation Culinary Group for event sponsorship services related to the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. The procurement targets promotional efforts in collaboration with Florida International University to highlight Fresh From Florida branding and promote Florida agricultural products. Specific deliverables include showcasing Florida agricultural excellence through strategic festival and university partnership integration, with key performance requirements focused on brand visibility and agricultural product promotion. The opportunity is being advertised under a statutorily mandated fifteen business day notice, with prospective vendors allowed to provide alternative source information until January 16, 2025. The contract term extends through June 30, 2025, with the procurement process governed by Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes and aligned with Florida Statute 571.2 (Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign Act).

This single-source procurement does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. The contract appears to be specifically targeted to Constellation Culinary Group based on their unique positioning as a designated vendor for catering services at both Florida International University and the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. The estimated contract value ranges from approximately $43,000 to $60,600, with the procurement justified by the vendor's proven experience in high-quality culinary services and event management. The opportunity has received approvals from multiple divisions, including Marketing and Development, Administration, and Seafood & Agricultural Marketing departments. Interested vendors are directed to provide relevant information to the contact person listed in the advertisement, with the Department reserving the right to determine if commodities or services are truly available from a single source after reviewing submitted information.