Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Enter a Single Source Purchase Agreement with Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council for agricultural and rural cooperatives services. This procurement seeks to provide cost-share assistance and best management practice (BMP) implementation services to agricultural producers across Northwest Florida, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, and other assigned counties. The selected vendor must demonstrate expertise in implementing the 2016 Water Initiative Act, updating BMP manuals, coordinating with governmental agencies and water management districts, managing restoration and cost-share projects, administering funds exceeding $500,000, coordinating with BMP technicians, issuing cost-share payments, and providing quarterly and closeout reports with comprehensive compliance documentation. The contract term extends from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The deadline for prospective vendors to submit information challenging the single source designation or demonstrating their capability to provide these services is May 18, 2026, with no site visits or bidders' conferences scheduled.

This procurement is structured as a single source agreement, meaning FDACS has designated Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council as the sole source vendor based on its unique qualifications and proven ability to meet all program requirements. However, prospective vendors that believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to submit relevant information by the May 18, 2026 deadline to challenge this designation. The estimated contract value for this procurement is $330,000.00. The procurement is limited to vendors capable of managing substantial agricultural and conservation projects with demonstrated experience in cost-share program administration, interagency coordination, and regulatory compliance across multiple Florida counties. No disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or specific organizational restrictions are mentioned in the procurement notice beyond the inherent single source nature of this agreement.