The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to amend rule language to clarify language in the situation where the last day of the period allowed for filing a petition or bond falls on a weekend or legal holiday to conform with statutory ...

 

ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
28-110.004: Formal Written Protest

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to amend rule language to clarify language in the situation where the last day of the period allowed for filing a petition or bond falls on a weekend or legal holiday to conform with statutory language in subsection 120.57(3)(d)2., F.S.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Bid Protests – Formal Written Protest.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 14.202, 120.54(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 120.57(5) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Barbara Leighty, Office of the Governor, Room 1801, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, [phone]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

28-110.004 Formal Written Protest.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) The time allowed for filing a petition or a bond is not extended by mailing either document. If the last day of the period allowed for filing a petition or bond is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period shall not run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

Rulemaking Authority 14.202, 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(5) FS. History–New 4-1-97, Amended 1-15-07,__________.