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RESOLUTION 2013 -9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
DECLARING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO SECTION 287. 055 OF THE
FLORIDA STATUTES, ALSO KNOWN AS " THE CONSULTANTS' COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION ACT ", AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
WHEREAS, local and state agencies throughout Florida are experiencing severe and
significant reductions in revenue; and
WHEREAS, professional services agreements constitute a significant public expenditure;
and
WHEREAS, many local and state agencies throughout the United States routinely
compare fees among competing firms before selecting a professional consultant, including
architects and engineers; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law prohibits local and state agencies from competitively
comparing professional services fees and related costs; and
WHEREAS, several public organizations including the Florida Association of Counties,
the Florida Governmental Finance Officers Association, the Florida Association of Public
Procurement Officers and the National Institute of Government Purchasing support the use of
alternative procurement methods for the acquisition of professional services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed change would modify the existing state law and would give
local and state agencies the discretion to competitively compare fees and make a best value
selection that considers qualifications and price among pre -qualified firms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
That the City of Fort Walton Beach supports the proposed changes to the Consultant' s
Competitive Negotiation Act to allow local and state agencies to procure professional services on
a " best value basis" as set forth in the enclosed language.
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Mike Anderson, Mayor
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Helen Spencer, ity Clerk Hay./ d Dykes Citorney
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