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Lease of up to 15 JBT FMC Model 091-B Juice Extractors for Statewide Citrus Testing

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Fruit and Vegetables, is seeking to lease up to fifteen (15) FMC Model 091-B juice extractors for citrus maturity testing statewide. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Division of Fruit and Vegetables, Bureau of General Services - OEM Highlight: - John Bean Technologies (JBT) is the sole manufacturer and patent holder of the FMC Model 091-B juice extractor - Products Requested: - Up to 15 FMC Model 091-B juice extractor machines (part number: FMC 091-B) - Commercial juicers used to extract and evaluate total soluble solids in citrus fruit - Services Requested: - Leasing and maintenance services for the juice extractors - Notable Requirements: - Single source justification due to JBT's patent and Florida Administrative Code specifying the FMC 091-B model for citrus testing - Machines will be sub-leased to processing plants throughout Florida to ensure uniformity in statewide citrus maturity testing - Estimated Contract Value: - Up to $392,430 for the one-year lease term - Place of Performance: - Processing plants throughout the state of Florida - Contracting office located at 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with John Bean Technologies for leasing a juice extractor machine. The procurement involves leasing up to fifteen FMC Model 091-B juice extractors to be used in processing plants throughout the state for testing citrus fruit maturity. This notice is provided in accordance with statutory requirements and interested vendors should provide relevant information by May 18, 2026. The contract term is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

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