Florida § 255.0518 - Public bids; bid opening.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 255.0518 — Public bids; bid opening., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 255.0518. Public bids; bid opening.
Notwithstanding s. 119.071(1)(b), the state or any county or municipality thereof or any department or agency of the state, county, or municipality or any other public body or institution shall: (1) When opening sealed bids or the portion of any sealed bids that include the prices submitted that are received pursuant to a competitive solicitation for construction or repairs on a public building or public work, open the sealed bids at a public meeting conducted in compliance with s. 286.011. (2) Announce at that meeting the name of each bidder and the price submitted in the bid. (3) Make available upon request the name of each bidder and the price submitted in the bid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 255.0518
What does Florida Statutes § 255.0518 cover?
Section 255.0518 ("Public bids; bid opening.") 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.
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