KENNCO MANUFACTURING, INC.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single-source procurement for a custom-built agricultural sprayer manufactured by Kennco Manufacturing, Inc., specifically designed for pine seedling production within the Florida Forest Service's nursery program. This procurement is statutorily authorized under Section 589.11 of Florida Statutes and covers a custom sprayer with unique specifications including a manual agitation tank, galvanized chassis, and multiple spray manifolds capable of spray and flood operations. The procurement opportunity was posted on February 14, 2025, with a response deadline of March 7, 2025, and the contract term extending from execution date through June 30, 2025. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are invited to submit relevant information to the contact person listed in the advertisement. The procurement is specifically for the Florida Forest Service and will support their seedling tree nursery operational requirements. Kennco Manufacturing is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the precise technical specifications required for this specialized agricultural equipment.

The procurement appears to be a direct, non-competitive single-source acquisition with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated dollar value for this procurement is $46,092.36, with a maximum budgetary allocation of approximately $47,000.00. The justification for the single-source approach centers on Kennco Manufacturing's unique manufacturing capabilities and being the only known producer of the specific sprayer configuration required by the Florida Forest Service. Multiple agency officials, including the Environmental Supervisor, Forestry Center Manager, Director of Florida Forest Service, Purchasing Director, and Director of Division of Administration, have approved this procurement approach. The opportunity is geographically focused on Leon County, Florida, and targets a very specific agricultural equipment need for state forestry operations. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned beyond the custom sprayer procurement.