Opportunity

My Florida Marketplace #RFP 25-01D

Award for Japanese Marketing and Trade Representative Services for Florida Citrus

Posted

May 20, 2026

Respond By

May 27, 2026

Identifier

RFP 25-01D

NAICS

541613, 541810

This opportunity involves the Florida Department of Citrus awarding a contract for Japanese marketing and trade representative services to promote Florida citrus products in Japan. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Citrus (CIT), a state agency based in Bartow, Polk County, Florida - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Yamano & Associates (selected vendor) - AB World (evaluated competitor) - Edge Partners (evaluated competitor) - Products/Services Requested: - Japanese marketing and trade representative services - Management of trade representation and promotional programs in Japan - Sales and marketing programs, including print and publicity - Promotional program management and advisory services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Execution of the Japanese program may be with the vendor's own staff or a team of partners - Submission of a redacted proposal to protect confidential information - Compliance with Florida protest procedures - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed, as this is a service contract

Description

The Department of Citrus has selected Yamano & Associates as the prospective provider for managing its trade representation and promotional programs in Japan. The selected company will execute the Florida Department of Citrus's Japanese program with its own staffing or lead a team of partners. The notice includes a final recap spreadsheet and legal information regarding protest procedures. The procurement involves marketing and promotional services related to the citrus industry.

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