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FL S0830

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ed Hooper

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 255.20 governing how counties, municipalities, special districts, and other political subdivisions competitively award public construction works contracts
  • Adds an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for repair or maintenance projects where a consortium or cooperative purchasing agreement is utilized, even if the project includes substantial additions, extensions, or upgrades
  • Retains existing competitive award thresholds: projects estimated to cost more than $300,000 must be competitively awarded, or more than $75,000 for electrical work
  • Makes technical changes throughout the statute, replacing "shall" with "must" or "may" and updating other language (e.g., "prior to" changed to "before")
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023, sponsored by Senator Hooper

Legislative Description

Competitive Award of Public Construction Works Contracts

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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