Fla. Admin. Code R. 40C-1.717 (2026)
Competitive Negotiations for Design-Build Services
(1) The District staff shall begin contract negotiations for design-build services with the designated firms in order of rank for fair, competitive and reasonable compensation.
(2) Should negotiations with the most highly-ranked firm prove unsuccessful, as determined by the Executive Director or designee, negotiations with that firm shall cease and negotiations shall begin with the next most highly-ranked firm. Negotiations shall continue in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached. The Executive Director or designee is authorized to award the contract.
(3) If a satisfactory agreement is not reached with any of the designated firms, the Board will direct the District staff to either:
(a) Designate and rank additional responding firms, in order of preference, for competitive negotiations pursuant to subsections (1) and (2), above; or
(b) Republish the request for qualifications, with any appropriate modifications.
Rulemaking Authority 287.055, 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 287.055, 373.083(1), (5) FS. History–New 9-25-90, Amended 6-17-91, 2-13-01.
Effective: 2/13/2001.