GLOBAL - Canada Market Representation Service - Budget - 285,000 USD

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, representing Florida tomato growers, is seeking a vendor to provide Canada market representation services for Florida field-grown tomatoes. The agency needs an expert liaison to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with Canadian retailers, wholesalers, repackers, and foodservice distributors. This representative will negotiate and execute promotional activities, recruit Canadian trade buyers for trade missions to tomato growing areas, and assist with educating United States industry members on Canadian export regulations and logistics. The selected vendor must prepare monthly summaries of market dynamics, key trade contacts, and completed activities. The agency requires these services to be performed offsite for a contract period of one year. Bidders from any worldwide location are eligible to participate in this procurement. The agency has established a budget of 285,000 USD for this one-year contract. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the online portal. The deadline for submitting proposals is July 15, 2026.