Forefront Technologies, LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is initiating a single source procurement for software maintenance and support services from Forefront Technologies, LLC, under solicitation number SS-12802. This purchase is mandated by statute and involves a 15-business-day advertisement period, during which interested vendors can submit relevant information by June 16, 2025. If the department determines that the required commodities or services are only available from this single source, it will publicly announce its decision on the Vendor Information Portal, in accordance with Florida Statutes. The contract, with a value estimated between approximately $50,575 and $85,000, will cover the period from the date of execution through June 30, 2026. The scope of work involves providing annual maintenance and support for the Ideagen/Mi-Co Mobile Impact Platform software, which is integral to the Inspections and Compliance Management System project managed by the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services. This software supports the department’s mission to safeguard public health and the environment by regulating feed, seed, fertilizers, pesticides, and pest control activities. The services include version upgrades and ongoing support to ensure the software’s functionality aligns with regulatory and operational needs. The procurement emphasizes that this is a single source purchase, with no indication of a fixed-price or indefinite delivery contract, and is specifically tailored to meet the department’s compliance and environmental safeguarding objectives.