Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with John Bean Technologies for leasing of Juice extractor machines. The machines are required for the Division of Fruit and Vegetables to extract, evaluate and determine the percent of total soluble solids per pound on delivered citrus. The lease term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
• The commodity or contractual service required is a commercial use juicer, specifically the FMC Model 091-B juice extractor.
• The estimated dollar amount for the single source acquisition is up to $392,430.00.
• The justification for single source acquisition is that John Bean Technologies holds a US patent for the method and apparatus for improving oil recovery in a citrus juice extractor.
• Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described.