Florida § 101.293 - Competitive sealed bids and proposals required.
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§ 101.293. Competitive sealed bids and proposals required.
(1) Any purchase of voting equipment, the individual or combined retail value of which is in excess of the threshold amount for CATEGORY TWO purchases provided in s. 287.017, by a governing body shall be by means of competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals from at least two bidders, except under the following conditions: (a) If a majority of the governing body agrees by vote that an emergency situation exists in regard to the purchase of such equipment to the extent that the potential benefits derived from competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals are outweighed by the detrimental effects of a delay in the acquisition of such equipment; or (b) If a majority of the governing body finds that there is but a single source from which suitable equipment may be obtained. If such conditions are found to exist, the chair of the governing body shall certify to the Division of Elections the situation and conditions requiring an exception to the competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposal requirements of this section. Such certification shall be maintained on file by the division. (2) The Division of Elections of the Department of State shall establish bidding procedures for carrying out the provisions and the intent of ss. 101.292-101.295, and each governing body shall follow the procedures so established.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 101.293
What does Florida Statutes § 101.293 cover?
Section 101.293 ("Competitive sealed bids and proposals required.") 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 § 101.293?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 101.293 apply to my situation?
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