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Introduced
02/05/2015
02/05/2015
In Committee
03/27/2015
03/27/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2015
04/28/2015
Introduced Session
2015 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Revises powers & duties of district school board to authorize adoption of rules regarding procurement practices; defines "electronic auction services"; authorizes district school board's use of electronic auction services in conjunction with bid pooling for school buses & related purchases.
AI Summary
This bill allows Florida district school boards to adopt rules for their purchasing practices, specifically authorizing the use of "electronic auction services" for acquiring school buses and related items. Electronic auction services are defined as a procurement process conducted online through third-party software, managed jointly by an approved vendor and a government entity, and utilizing competitive pricing methods similar to those in section 287.057 of Florida Statutes or other authorized means. This provision aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of school district procurement, and it also permits school boards to utilize these services in conjunction with bid pooling, which is a system where multiple school districts combine their bids for purchases to potentially secure better prices.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Government Operations Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Education Appropriations Subcommittee (on 04/28/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/615 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/0615/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #153643 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/0615/Amendment/153643/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/0615/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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