Resolution 2009-054
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS DECLARING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO
SECTION 287.055, F.S., ALSO KNOWN AS "THE CONSULTANTS' COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION ACT" or "CCNA".
WHEREAS, local and state agencies through out 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 through out the United States routinely
compare fees among competing firms before selecting an architect or engineer; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law prohibits local and state agencies from
competitively comparing architectural/engineering 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 BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, to support 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.
This Resolution adopted this ~ day of
and majority vote favoring same.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER CO NTY, FLORIDA
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