Metro Ontario, Inc

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single-source agreement with Metro Ontario, Inc. for the Fresh from Florida Grocery Retailer Marketing Program. This procurement, identified by solicitation number SS 26 27 60, is designed to promote Florida agricultural products through nationwide advertising and in-store branding within Ontario, Canada. The scope of work includes the placement of the Fresh from Florida logo in weekly print and digital circulars, as well as the installation of branded in-store signage and product displays across more than 280 Metro and Food Basics retail locations. The contract is estimated to have a value between $40,000 and $75,000 and is scheduled for execution through June 30, 2027. The agency has justified this as a single-source acquisition under Florida Statutes 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), citing Metro Ontario, Inc. as the only vendor with the established distribution infrastructure and retail relationships necessary to execute the program across the specified grocery locations. While the promotional activities take place in Canada, the official place of performance is listed as Florida. This notice serves as a statutory advertisement to allow other prospective vendors to provide information regarding their ability to provide similar commodities or services. Interested parties must submit relevant information to the procurement contact, Brittany Harvey, no later than the response deadline of September 15, 2026.