Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60D-5.0091 - Competitive Negotiation

(1) When authorized under Rule 60D-5.008, F.A.C., the Agency shall negotiate a contract for construction services for the project with the firm authorized under Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C., at compensation determined to be fair, competitive and reasonable, to provide for profit, overhead, and direct management costs plus actual costs not to exceed a guaranteed maximum price.

(2) Should the Agency be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified, at a price the Agency determines to be fair, competitive and reasonable, negotiations with that firm shall be formally terminated. The Agency shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm and thereafter if necessary with the third.

(3) Should the Agency be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, additional firms shall be selected in accordance with Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C. Negotiations shall continue in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60D-5.0091

Rulemaking Authority 255.29, 255.30 FS. Law Implemented 255.29, 255.30 FS.

New 1-25-89, Amended 11-5-91, Formerly 13D-11.0091, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 224, November 18, 2014 effective 12/3/2014.

New 1-25-89, Amended 11-5-91, Formerly 13D-11.0091, Amended 12-3-14.