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Notice: 4176643

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Division:

South Florida Water Management District

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Overview

RULE:

40E-7.669	Definitions
40E-7.670	Competitive Solicitation Preferences
40E-7.674	Certification/Recertification Review Procedures

PURPOSE:

Since the implementation of the Small Business Enterprise Rule, staff has discovered several areas of the rule that require clarification of the intent of the rule and so that the public will clearly understand the elements of the rule and its procedure. Therefore, staff is seeking to initiate rulemaking to clarify these inconsistencies.

SUMMARY:

First, the bid equalization is a process that enables the District to place SBE’s on a more level playing field when bids are submitted to the District. The proposed change in the bid equalization restructures the application of the bid equalization process.
Secondly, the Sheltered Market Program provides designated procurement opportunities where only SBE’s bid. The proposed change redefines how the District designates a Sheltered Market. The proposed change will enhance the Districts efforts in providing increased opportunities for small business enterprise firms to compete in its procurement and contracting activities, and creating an environment to promote the growth and development of small business enterprises.
Thirdly, subcontracting requirements for proposals involves contracts awarded based on an evaluation criteria. The District would propose to change the current Rule language so that a firm seeking evaluation points designated for SBE participation would not receive evaluation points if they fail to submit the forms specified in the Rule.
Finally, the current certification review procedures allows applicants to submit a preliminary Small Business Enterprise Certification Application by facsimile machine; however, the signature page of the application, with the original signature of the owner, must be submitted to the District within thirty (30) days of facsimile submission. The proposed change is to remove this language thus requiring an original application with the original signature. This is more in line with other District processes such as permitting and Procurement Solicitations. Receiving completed applications and required support documents will ensure information is processed timely and efficiently.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS.

LAW:

373.1135 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/25/2007 Vol. 33/21

COMMENTS:

From 5/25/2007 To 6/15/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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