Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS use of Requests for Proposals ("RFPs"), Requests for Letters of Interest ("RLIs"), or Requests for Qualifications ("RFQs") instead of hard bids when soliciting for contractual services. (Commissioner Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
Required to permit Board discussion regarding the referenced topic.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits Board discussion of the referenced topic.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
When the County seeks to purchase goods, where cost is generally the primary consideration, the use of hard bids seems appropriate. However, when soliciting for services, cost may not be the primary consideration. In such cases, the use of RFPs, RLIs, or RFQs may be more appropriate. This item permits Board discussion regarding the process to be utilized when soliciting for contractual services rather than for goods.
Source of Additional Information
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.