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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bidders must pay attention to the details, and dot the “i’s” and cross the “t’s”. The ITB, RFP or RFQ will likely have detailed requirements as to the form and content, and additional materials that bidders must supply to be found responsive. Failure to address the details of the submission […]
A savvy bidder that is interested in following the outcome of an award will monitor the process using Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws as important tools. In addition to having representatives attend meetings of the awarding authority’s boards or commissions and directly voicing opinions at those meetings, bidders can […]
