Procurement Phrases

Question 1

Define a “qualified” bidder as that term is used when awarding based on price under 255.20.

Answer 1

Reliable RIC is qualified.
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(a) Reliability for GF performance.
(b) Integrity for GF performance.
(c) Capable to fully perform contract

Question 2

Characterize the winner of a 255.20 bid based on price.

Answer 2

“Lowest Qualified & Responsive Bidder.”
FS 255.20(1)(d)(1)

Question 3

What are 6 categories are exempt from bidding?

Answer 3

SOLICITATIONS
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i want Exempt from eng lit 300 b/c POE SUCs
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1.  Professional services
2.  per lg Ordinance [FS 255.20]
3.  Emergency
4.  Sole Source
5.  Under $300 per 255.20
6.  Change orders

Question 4

Name the 6 requirements for a Direct Purchase.

Answer 4

SOLICITATIONS
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Directions tell you how to PREP IT
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Direct Purchase:
1)  PO direct
2)  Risk of Loss on LG
3)  certif of Entitlemts from LG
4)  Pay direct
5)  Invoice direct
6)  Title to LG
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Question 5

What 5 professional services are covered by CCNA.

Answer 5

CCNA
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Consultants eat MEALS
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Mapping 
professional Engineering,
Architecture
Landscape architecture, and 
Surveying

Question 6

What 6 categories are exempt from bidding?

Answer 6

SOLICITATIONS
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i want Exempt from eng lit 300 b/c POE SUCs
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1.  Professional services
2.  per lg Ordinance [FS 255.20]
3.  Emergency
4.  Sole Source
5.  Under $300 per 255.20
6.  Change orders

Question 7

Name the 6 requirements for a Direct Purchase.

Answer 7

Directions tell you how to PREP IT
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Direct Purchase:
1) PO direct
2) Risk of Loss on LG
3) certif of Entitlemts from LG
4) Pay direct
5) Invoice direct
6) Title to LG
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DIRECT: PO, Invoice, Pay
TITLE + RISK: LG
CERT of Entitle: From LG
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1. Direct PO. LG to Vendor w/ sales tax certificate.
2. Direct Invoice. Vendor to LG (not Ktor).
3. Direct Pay. LG to Vendor w/ public funds.
4. Passage of Title. To LG upon purchase or delivery.
5. Assumption of the Risk of Loss. LG’s if it insures the purchase.
6. Certificate of Entitlement. LG to Ktor + each Vendor.

Question 8

How define a “trade secret”?

Answer 8

PUBLIC RECORDS
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I might secretly trade for a valuable advantage I can use.
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Any compilation of info that is 
(i)    Secret, 
(ii)   Of value, 
(iii)  For use or in use by a business, &
(iv)  Provides an advantage.

Question 9

State the different exceptions for 336 & 255.20.

Answer 9

336

1. Emergs.
2. Sidewalks.
3. Small jobs. Const, repair, incl reseal of bridges + roads, not over 5% of gas tax surplus or $400k, whichever is greater.
   - ———-
4. 20 [public works/roads]
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5. Emerg.
6. No bids received or awarded Ktor abandons.
7. Public elect or gas personnel or utility commission.
8. Repair or Maintain existing (always applies new const.).
9. Public eductnl program.
10. Time to competily award exceeds grant time.
11. Self hire.
12. Bd determines best interest to award per a pre-1994 ordinance/resolution.
13. To County road projects w/ gas tax (FS 336).

Question 10

What case taught us the value of having written procurement policies?
How was that lesson learned?

Answer 10

Baxter.
Baxter showed he was responsible at time of protest.
LG said responsibility should have been shown when submitting bid.
No written policy, so the Court sided w/ bidder.