01/15/2019 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

31. Required Procurement Procedures for Obtaining Goods and Services. The Grantee shall provide maximum open competition when procuring goods and services related to the grant - assisted project in accordance with Section 287.057, Florida Statutes. a) Procurement of Goods and Services Not Exceeding $35,000. The Grantee must use the applicable procurement method described below: 1. Purchases Up to $2,500: Procurement of goods and services where individual purchases do not exceed $2,500 do not require competition and may be conducted at the Grantee's discretion. 2. Purchases or Contract Amounts Between $2,500 and $35,000: Goods and services costing between $2,500 and $35,000 require informal competition and may be procured by purchase order, acceptance of vendor proposals or other appropriate procurement document. b) Procurement of Goods and Services Exceeding $35,000. Goods and services costing over $35,000 may be procured by either Formal Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals or Invitation to Negotiate and may be procured by purchase order, acceptance of vendor proposals or other appropriate procurement document. 32. Conflicts of Interest. The Grantee hereby certifies that it is cognizant of the prohibition of conflicts of interest described in Sections 112.311 through 112.326, Florida Statutes and affirms that it will not enter into or maintain a business or other relationship with any employee of the Department of State that would violate those provisions. The Grantee further agrees to seek authorization from the General Counsel for the Department of State prior to entering into any business or other relationship with a Department of State Employee to avoid a potential. violation of those statutes. 33. Binding of Successors. This Agreement shall bind the successors, assigns and legal representatives of the Grantee and of any legal entity that succeeds to the obligations of the Division of Library and Information Services. 34. Employment of Unauthorized Aliens. The employment of unauthorized aliens by the Grantee is considered a violation of Section 274A (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324(a)), incorporated by reference. If the Grantee knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of this Agreement. 35. Severability. If any term or provision of the Agreement is found to be illegal and unenforceable, the remainder will remain in full force and effect, and such term or provision shall be deemed stricken. 36. Americans with Disabilities Act. All programs and facilities related to this Agreement must meet the standards of Sections 553.501-553.513, Florida Statutes and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ada.gov), incorporated by reference). 42