Florida § 217.18 - Exemption from compliance with laws relative to sealed bids.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 217.18 — Exemption from compliance with laws relative to sealed bids., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 217.18. Exemption from compliance with laws relative to sealed bids.
The authority granted by ss. 217.03 and 217.16, may be exercised by the grantees of such authority without reference to the requirements of any general or special law, charter or ordinance, providing for advertising for sealed bids, inviting or receiving competitive bids, or the letting of contracts to the lowest and best bidder, and with respect to, and to the extent of, the contracts herein authorized, all general or special laws, charters or ordinances relating to advertising for sealed bids, inviting or receiving competitive bids, or the letting of contracts to the lowest and best bidder, are hereby abrogated, in order to effectuate the purposes of this law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 217.18
What does Florida Statutes § 217.18 cover?
Section 217.18 ("Exemption from compliance with laws relative to sealed bids.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 217.18?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 217.18 apply to my situation?
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