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FL S0544

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Brandes

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 120.57, Florida Statutes to extend uniform protest procedures for contract solicitations and awards to entities created under chapters 343, 348, and 349 (transportation, expressway, and bridge authorities)

  • Applies protest procedures only to procurements by these authorities that exceed the CATEGORY FIVE threshold amount in section 287.017 or have a term exceeding 365 days, including contract extensions and renewals

  • Requires these entities to follow the same protest resolution procedures as state agencies, including 72-hour notice of protest filing, 10-day formal written protest deadline, and expedited administrative proceedings

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Procurement Procedures

Last Action

Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee12/5/2017
Transportation11/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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