John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT FoodTech)

This is a single-source procurement opportunity by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to lease 15 FMC-0919-B Mechanical Juice Extractors from John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT FoodTech) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. These extractors are required to evaluate the maturity of delivered citrus loads by determining the percent of total soluble solids per pound, as specified in state regulations. The department seeks to maintain control over statewide testing procedures to ensure uniformity and consistency in the industry, with the cost of leasing the machines reimbursed by individual processing plants. JBT FoodTech holds the patent for the FMC-0919-B extractor, and the department has determined there is no equivalent machine available from other sources. The estimated contract amount is $371,415.00. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these commodities or services are requested to submit relevant information to the department by April 24, 2024. If the department determines the commodities or services are available only from a single source, it will post notice of the intended decision to enter an agreement with the vendor on the Vendor Information Portal.

This opportunity is limited to a single source, JBT FoodTech, as the patent holder of the required FMC-0919-B Mechanical Juice Extractor. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current contractor, JBT FoodTech, is the incumbent vendor. The department has not provided a specific budget range, but the estimated contract amount is $371,415.00.