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POL - Best Value Procurement Procedures - Univ of West Florida

  • ENTITY TYPE: Universities
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document provides information about the best value procurement process at the University of West Florida (UWF). It states that Florida public contracting law allows the use of design-build contracts, but UWF must establish its own procedures for awarding such contracts within the statutory guidelines. The document outlines the minimum requirements for UWF solicitations, including the preparation of a design criteria package and the selection of at least three firms for evaluation based on qualifications and past work. The university is also required to establish criteria, procedures, and standards for evaluation and to solicit competitive proposals based on the design criteria package. The document further emphasizes the need for a design criteria professional to evaluate the responsiveness of the bids and provides procedures for authorizing negotiations with the best qualified firm in case of an emergency. Additionally, the document establishes guidelines for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services at UWF, emphasizing the importance of best value principles, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It also mentions that purchases utilizing Federal Funds must adhere to specific federal rules and regulations. The document defines the best value test, which includes factors such as purchase price, reputation, quality, meeting needs, past relationship, impact on compliance with laws, total long-term cost, and other relevant factors. The document is applicable to all UWF procurement staff and delegated buying authorities.
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