Summary


The amendments amend the above-mentioned rules to reflect the current practices and procedures regarding purchases made by state agencies. Also, the amendments clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Department and other state agencies as provided therein. Further, the proposed rulemaking adopts a new rule that provides information security practices related to uploading information into the MyFloridaMarketPlace procurement system. The amendments amend the Form PUR 1000 to: relocate the Manufacturer’s Name and Approved Equivalent section to the Form PUR 1001; provide a limit to the duration of purchase orders entered into via state term contracts; include a compliance with laws section; provide a separate assignment of anti-trust rights section; provide clarification that all employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the relevant contract shall comply with all controlling laws and regulations relevant to the services they are providing under the contract; and other changes that reflect the current practices and procedures regarding purchases made by state agencies. The amendments amend the Form PUR 1001 to: include the Manufacturer’s Name and Approved Equivalent section relocated from the Form PUR 1000 to the PUR 1001; add a section required by new 287.057(26), F.S; and other changes that reflect the current practices and procedures regarding purchases made by state agencies.