Florida § 944.712 - Bidder and private vendor qualifications.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 944.712 — Bidder and private vendor qualifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.712. Bidder and private vendor qualifications.
Any private vendor selected by the department must have the qualifications and operations and management experience to carry out the terms of the contract. In submitting a proposal, the bidder must demonstrate financial ability to fulfill the requirements of the contract and must submit an independently audited financial statement for the previous 5 years. If the contract includes construction and if the state is required to make payments for construction prior to the completion of construction, the contract shall contain a construction performance bond approved by the secretary of the Department of Corrections as adequate and appropriate for the construction portion of the contract.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 944.712
What does Florida Statutes § 944.712 cover?
Section 944.712 ("Bidder and private vendor qualifications.") 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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