Gerstel, Inc.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is publicly announcing its intention to enter into a single source procurement with Gerstel, Inc., under solicitation number SS-12364. This notice is part of a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement, indicating that the department has determined the required products or services are only available from this specific vendor, and no competitive bidding process is being initiated. Interested vendors who believe they can fulfill the procurement requirements are invited to submit relevant information by May 12, 2025, for consideration. If the department confirms that the commodities or services are exclusively obtainable from Gerstel, Inc., it will publicly notify its decision on the Vendor Information Portal as per Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3). The procurement involves services or products falling under NAICS code 811310, which pertains to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, with a contract value estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The project is to be carried out within Florida, with the primary point of contact being Nita Jackson, a Government Analyst II at FDACS. Interested parties can review detailed information and respond via the Florida Vendor Marketplace website. This process underscores the department’s adherence to statutory requirements for single source procurement, emphasizing transparency and compliance with state procurement laws.