John Bean Technologies Juicer

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single-source lease agreement with John Bean Technologies for the provision of up to fifteen FMC Model 091-B juice extractors, as mandated by Chapter 20-61.001(2), F.A.C., to ensure standardized testing of citrus fruit maturity across processing plants in the state. These machines are used to extract, evaluate, and determine the percent of total soluble solids per pound in delivered citrus, directly informing fruit maturity assessments and maintaining uniform industry practices through statewide consistency. The contract period spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the equipment to be sub-leased to individual processing facilities throughout Florida. The estimated value of the lease arrangement is $392,430, and the procurement is classified under NAICS code 48101607 for commercial use juicers and UNSPSC code 90101900 for equipment leasing services. This action is not a request for bids or proposals but a statutory 15-business-day public notice of intent to procure on a sole-source basis due to patent and regulatory justification, with prospective vendors given until May 26, 2026, to submit information demonstrating their ability to provide comparable services. All submissions must be directed to Edward Rondeau at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and no competitive evaluation factors, inspection requirements, or detailed contract clauses are outlined in the current documentation, as the procurement is grounded in statutory single-source authority.