Kennco manufacturing, INC.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement for a custom-built agricultural sprayer to be used by the Florida Forest Service's seedling tree nursery program. Specifically, the agency intends to purchase specialized equipment from Kennco Manufacturing, Inc., which is the only known manufacturer capable of producing a sprayer with precise specifications including a manual agitation tank, galvanized chassis, and multiple spray manifolds for spray and flood functionality. The procurement is statutorily authorized under Section 589.11 of Florida Statutes and covers a contract period from the date of execution through June 30, 2025. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide equivalent commodities or services are invited to submit relevant information to the contact person by March 7, 2025. The procurement is specific to Leon County and represents a targeted acquisition to support forest management and tree production infrastructure.

This procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source purchase with an estimated dollar value of $46,092.36, with a maximum budget of up to $47,000.00. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement has received multi-level approvals, including endorsements from the Environmental Supervisor, Forestry Center Manager, Director of Florida Forest Service, Purchasing Director, and Director of Division of Administration. Kennco Manufacturing, Inc. is positioned as the sole vendor capable of meeting the specialized equipment requirements, which suggests limited competitive opportunity for this specific procurement. The procurement is focused on acquiring a highly specialized piece of agricultural machinery designed for pine seedling production, with no indication of alternative vendors or integration requirements with existing technological infrastructure.