New Varieties Development for Florida Citrus

The Florida Department of Citrus is seeking to contract with the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) to provide services that will research, evaluate, and prioritize the need for new citrus varieties to address disease and consumer preferences. The contract term is from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with an estimated value of $650,000. NVDMC was initially selected through a competitive procurement process in 2006-07 and 2009, and has established the necessary relationships and expertise to uniquely serve the citrus industry's needs. Due to the challenges the industry has faced from citrus greening disease over the past 10 years, it is important to continue this contract with NVDMC to support the development of new citrus varieties that can combat diseases and changing consumer demands.

This is not a request for bid or proposal, but rather a notification that the Department intends to procure these services from a single source. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide these services are asked to provide relevant information to the contact person by May 9, 2023. If the Department determines that the services are available only from a single source, it will post notice of its intended decision to enter into an agreement with NVDMC pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of the Florida Statutes.