On June 2, 2011, Governor Scott signed HB 7223 into law. This new legislation amends Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws, by expanding “exemptions” applicable to bids, proposals and replies to sealed competitive solicitations, and closes evaluation meetings from the public in certain instances. First, Section 119.071, Florida Statutes was amended to provide that...
Protest Denied – So What’s Next?
03.25.2011
Suppose you file a protest. You and your lawyer pinpoint one or more air-tight protest grounds, cite Florida court decisions to support your arguments, and demand the top bidder’s bid or top proposer’s ranking be thrown out. You even go through a hearing, have witnesses testify, and make great arguments […]
Finding a Basis to Protest
03.18.2011
Suppose you have lost a bid, or you are not the top ranked proposer. Obviously the agency must have made a mistake, right? Now you are ready to file your protest and challenge the award. All you need is a reason or two, but not every reason will do. You […]
An Overview of Bid Protests
03.11.2011
The general purpose of a public agency’s procurement codes or rules is to create a system where goods and services can be acquired for the lowest cost. If the bidder presents the lowest and best bid, or if the proposer comes up with the best and most cost-effective proposal, they […]
Rejection of Bids / Proposals
03.04.2011
Bids and proposals may be rejected on an individual or collective basis. The agency typically reserves the right to reject any and all bids as part of the advertisement. Alternatively, an individual bid may be rejected if it is found to be “non-responsive”. In determining whether a bid or proposal […]
