Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

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FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Statement of Work: The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is requesting proposals from national independent actuarial firms for an actuarial analysis of the expected reduction in liability judgments, settlements and related costs resulting from 1999 tort reform legislation passed by the Florida Legislature. Interested and qualified firms may submit a proposal to conduct this review, which was directed by Section 33, Chapter 99-225, Laws of Florida.

The purpose of the actuarial analysis is to inform the Florida Legislature about the impact on litigation and settlement outcomes that resulted from tort reform legislation passed by the Florida Legislature in 1999.

Proposals: Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the content set forth in the “Request for Proposals for an Actuarial Analysis of the Expected Reductions in Liability Judgments and Related Costs Resulting from 1999 Tort Reform Legislation,” dated June 9, 2006. Copies of this document are available electronically from the contact person.

Contact Person: Ms. Debra Waters, Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, 111 West Madison Street, Suite 312, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1475, (850)487-0577, email: waters.debra@oppaga.fl.gov

Dates: All interested consultants are required to submit a mandatory but non-binding letter of intent to propose, which must be received by OPPAGA no later than 3:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on Thursday, June 22, 2006. OPPAGA will have further communications after that date only with those persons who indicate their initial intent to submit a proposal on this project. The closing date and time to receive proposals is 3:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday, July 10, 2006. The contact person must receive the written proposal prior to the closing date and time. Proposals that for any reason are not so received will not be considered. OPPAGA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Unless all proposals are rejected, it is anticipated the contract will be awarded in July 2006.