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Water and Soil Solutions, LLC

Awarded

SS 26 27 78State & Local

Response Deadline10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single source agreement with Water and Soil Solutions, LLC for the deployment of floating aquatic vegetative tilling services in Arbuckle Creek, Florida. This project encompasses the design, permitting, construction, and operational optimization of the tilling services. The estimated value of the contract is between 5.7 million and 6 million dollars, with a performance period scheduled to conclude by June 30, 2027. This notice serves as a statutory 15-business-day advertisement of the agency's intent, identified by solicitation number SS 26 27 78. While the department intends to proceed with a single source purchase, prospective vendors who believe they can provide these contractual services were required to submit relevant information to the primary point of contact, Stephanie Bergozza, by the deadline of October 23, 2026.

General Info

Florida Department of Agriculture hires Water and Soil Solutions for Arbuckle Creek tilling.

Agency

Florida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

NAICS

115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

PUR 7776 - Water and Soil Solutions, LLC Single Source Purchase

justification-and-authorization

High

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PostedOct 2

Solicitation

Notice updatedOct 2

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AwardedOct 13

Contract was awarded

Response Deadline

10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Stephanie Bergozza

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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