You bid on a competitive procurement issued by an agency of the State of Florida, and the agency has issued a Notice of Intent to Award the contract to another vendor. All is not lost. Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, provides a process for unsuccessful vendors to protest the agency’s intended award. Notice of Intent To […]
In Florida, the Legislature has established a system of procedures to be utilized by state agencies in managing and procuring commodities and contractual services. § 287.001, Fla. Stat. (2021). Generally, the procurement of commodities or contractual services over $35,000.00 requires a state agency to use a statutorily created competitive solicitation process. § 287.057(1), Fla. Stat. […]
In 2019, the Florida Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) significantly rewrote Rule 65D-30, Florida Administrative Code, related to substance abuse providers’ licensure and regulation (“Rule 65D-30”). Since that time, many providers have found full compliance with the revised rule difficult, if not impossible. Fortunately, if you find yourself unable to comply with the requirements […]