Oliver and Dahlman Equipment Company, Inc

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single source procurement for agricultural machinery through a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement. Specifically, the procurement targets a Model FDH-18 FESCO Hydraulic Hinge Harrow manufactured exclusively by Oliver and Dahlman Equipment Company, Inc., designed for soil preparation on state forest lands. The equipment will be used to maintain and establish fire lines to aid in preventing and controlling prescribed burns and wildfires, supporting the Florida Forest Service's statutory duties under Sections 589.04 and 590.02. The procurement covers a specific piece of specialized agricultural equipment with 11" spacing, tapered roller bearing assembly, and 26"X5/16" disc specifications. The contract opportunity is posted on December 17, 2024, with a response deadline of January 14, 2025, and the contract term running 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 before the January 14, 2025 deadline.

The procurement is a single source opportunity with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated total dollar amount for the procurement is approximately $95,000, with a contracted amount of $42,800. Oliver and Dahlman Equipment Company, Inc. is positioned as the sole manufacturer of this specific model that meets the district's equipment requirements. The procurement has received approvals from multiple officials, including the Forest Area Supervisor, Center Manager, Director of Florida Forest Service, Purchasing Director, and Director of Administration. If the Department determines after reviewing potential vendor information that the commodities or services are indeed available only from a single source, they will post a notice of intended agreement on the Vendor Information Portal pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes. The contract supports critical forest management and fire prevention infrastructure within Leon County and across Florida's state forest lands.