STUEWE & SONS, INC.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to purchase agriculture, forestry, and garden hand tools, specifically seedling trays, from Stuewe & Sons, Inc. The purchase is justified as a single source acquisition because Stuewe & Sons, Inc. is the only known manufacturer of the FT-96 seedling tray that will operate properly in the current seed sowing line and fit properly on T-Rail suspension fields at the Florida Forest Forestry Center. The estimated dollar amount for the purchase is up to $350,000.00, with an approximate contract amount of $248,472.00. Key points about this opportunity include: • The purchase is for a one-time purchase of seedling trays to support the tree nursery program. • The Florida Forest Service Forestry Center requires the seedling trays to establish fair pricing for seedlings sold to the public in accordance with Section 589.11, Florida Statutes. • Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described.