ProtestOrd.docx

The document outlines the bid protest procedure for bidders and proposers in the City of Fort Lauderdale when a purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, or services costing $25,000 or more is recommended. It specifies the process for submitting a protest, including the required content of a written protest, the timeline for submission, and the protest application fee based on the purchase amount. The Director of the Procurement Services Department has the authority to settle protests initially, with a provision for appeal to the City Commission. Failure to submit a timely protest waives the right to protest, and any costs incurred during the protest process are the responsibility of the protesting party.