Bill > S0824

This bill modifies Florida's public procurement laws by eliminating the Public-Private Partnership Guidelines Task Force, which was responsible for recommending guidelines for public-private partnerships. It also requires a responsible public entity, such as a county, municipality, or school district, to include a design criteria package in solicitations for qualifying projects, which are defined as facilities or projects serving a public purpose like transportation, utilities, or educational buildings. Additionally, the bill increases the dollar threshold from $500,000 to $5 million for contracts where a person, the state, or a political subdivision cannot refuse a surety bond issued by a surety company that meets specific licensing and financial requirements, including a minimum rating from A.M. Best Company.