Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #ITB FFS 26 27 34
Seed Harvesting, Extraction, and Processing Services at Munson Seed Orchard, Florida
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
ITB FFS 26 27 34
NAICS
115115, 113210, 115114
This opportunity involves the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service, seeking competitive bids for seed harvesting, extraction, processing, and related labor at the Munson Seed Orchard in Milton, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) - Florida Forest Service - Procurement Office - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Labor services: 10 laborers for approximately 54 working days (8 hours per day) during the harvest season - Seed harvesting, extraction, and processing services - Packaging of agricultural by-products and manual hand packaging - Temporary manual labor for associated tasks - Notable Requirements: - Strict performance measures and financial penalties for non-compliance - Vendors must provide references, certifications, and a firm fixed unit price per day for labor - Contract may be extended up to six months and renewed for up to three years based on performance and funding - Compliance with Florida procurement statutes and administrative codes - The work is focused on the seasonal harvest period, with a single award or no award possible based on the State's best interest.
Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service is soliciting competitive bids for seed harvesting, extraction, processing, and associated work at Munson Seed Orchard located in Milton, Florida. The work period is anticipated to be from October 5, 2026, through December 23, 2026. This solicitation will be administered through the Vendor Information Portal and aims to make a single award or no award based on the best interest of the State. Interested bidders should review the bid specifications and submit their bids by the response deadline.