1. Notices of Development of Proposed Rules and Negotiated Rulemaking
- Water Management Districts
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Purchasing
- This is a substantial rewording and initial notice of rule development for Rule 60A-1.042, F.A.C., Request for Information. The changes remove unused, duplicative or otherwise unnecessary wording, modify criteria to reflect preferred practices, make technical amendments, remove antiquated practices, and provide further flexibility and clarification.
- This is a substantial rewording and initial notice of rule development for Rule 60A-1.043, F.A.C., Request for Quotes. The changes remove unused, duplicative or otherwise unnecessary wording, modifies criteria to reflect preferred practices, makes technical amendments, removes antiquated practices, and provides further flexibility and clarification.
- This is a substantial revision of the rule to address the changes made by Section 5, 2013-154, Laws of Florida. The changes remove any requirement for approval by the Department of Management Services of single source purchases by agencies. The revisions simplify the rule so that it is primarily an incorporation of forms by reference.
- This revises the rule to address the changes made by Section 5, 2013-154, Laws of Florida. These changes remove any requirement for an agency head to certify under oath the need for an emergency purchase. The revisions incorporate form PUR 7800 related to 60A-1.046, but is optional.
- This is a substantial rewording and initial notice of rule development for Rule 60A-1.048, F.A.C., Renewal and Extension. The changes remove unused, duplicative or otherwise unnecessary wording, modifies criteria to reflect preferred practices, makes technical amendments, removes antiquated practices, and provides further flexibility and clarification.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Division of Workforce Services
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
2. Proposed Rules
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
- Department of Management Services
3. Notices of Changes, Corrections and Withdrawals
- Department of Education
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- State Boxing Commission
- Board of Professional Engineers
4. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Education
- State Board of Education
- An order denying the request made by Learning Care Group, for a waiver or variance from Rule 6A-1.09433(1)(b), F.A.C. , Voluntary Prekindergarten Pre- and Post-Assessments. The petition was filed with the Department of Education’s Clerk on or around July 16, 2015 and is dated July 15, 2015. Notice of the petition was published on August 13, 2015 in Volume 41, page 157 of the Florida Administrative Register. The order denying the request was filed on October 12, 2015. The order denies the request of the VPK provider to use an alternative to the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment. The reasons for the denial of the request, set our more fully in the order, are (1) the agency lacks the authority to grant the request, (2) the request is inconsistent with the purpose of the statute to create a uniform system of measurement for VPK providers, and (3) the petition fails to demonstrate a substantial hardship created by imposition of the rule as noticed and adopted.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- that the petition filed by Frank L. Cooke, Jr., Cooke Real Estate School, on August 3, 2015, requesting a declaratory statement has been withdrawn by written request filed on September 16, 2015. The Notice of Petition was published in Vol. 41, No. 174, of the September 8, 2015, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On August 28, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Paragraph 61C-4.010(7) Florida Administrative Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from A&Z Seafood located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom be provided for use by customers. They are requesting to share the bathrooms located within a nearby establishment under different ownership for use by customers only.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/175 on September 09, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on September 24, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the bathrooms located within the Buy Rite #3 are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. If the ownership of Buy Rite #3 (Eyad Yazgi) changes, an updated signed agreement for use of the bathroom facilities will be required immediately.
- On September 10, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code from Sawgrass Grand located in Sunrise. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water; that each establishment have dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided, and that each establishment have areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to share the mop sink, dishwashing, food preparation and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and on the same premise.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/178 on September 14, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on September 22, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that the mop sink, dishwashing sink and food preparation and storage areas within Delilah's (SEA1612918) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, all sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure and are available during all hours of operation. The handwash sinks must also be provided with soap, an approved hand drying device and a handwashing sign. If the ownership of Delilah's and Sawgrass Grand (Sawgrass Grand Fee Owner LLC) changes, a signed agreement between the two establishments for the use of the shared facilities must be provided to the division immediately.
- On September 08, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Reina Peralta Martinez MFDV located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/178 on September 14, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on October 01, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
- Department of Health
- Division of Environmental Health
- that on March 12, 2015, PMAC Investments, LLC, D/B/A/ Hunkerdown Hideaway, file a petition for Permanent Variance from Rule 64E-11.007(7), of the Florida Administrative Code. This rule requires all openings to the outside air be effectively protected against the entrance of flies and other flying insects by self-closing doors which open outward, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other effective means. Notice of the Petition was published on July 15, 2015, in Volume 41, Number 136, of the Florida Administrative Register. Upon reviewing the Petitioner's facts that demonstrated a substantial hardship and how the purpose of the underlying statute would be served, an Order Granting Petition for Permanent Variance, with specified conditions, was issued on August 12, 2015.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
- On September 11, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for a Routine Variance for Subparagraph 3-305.11(A)(2), 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 3-305.14, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.15, 2009 FDA Food Code, Section 6-202.16, 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(1), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code from Di To Roberto MFDV located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement for proper handling and dispensing of food. They are requesting to dispense bulk time/temperature control for safety foods other than frankfurters from an open air mobile food dispensing vehicle.
The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41/179 on September 15, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on October 01, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring that each pan within the steam table is properly covered with an individual lid; the steam table is enclosed within a cabinet with tight-fitting doors, and is protected by an air curtain installed and operated according to the manufacturer’s specifications that protects against flying vermin or other environmental contaminants; all steam table foods must be properly reheated for hot holding at approved commissaries and held hot at the proper minimum temperature per the parameters of the currently adopted FDA Food Code; and steam table food is to be dispensed by the operator with no customer self-service. The Petitioner shall also strictly adhere to the operating procedures and copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV during all periods of operation.
- Department of Health
- Board of Optometry
- waiver of Rule 64B13-4.001(2), filed by Austin R. Lifferth, OD, FAAO, regarding the requirement that applicants for licensure must have passed all 4 parts of the licensure examination within the 7 year period immediately preceding application for licensure. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for December 4, 2015.
Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, within 14 days of publication of this notice.
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Division of Hotels and Restaurants
5. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Ocala
- The Sumter County Board of County Commissioners will be hosting a Public Hearing for the Preliminary Engineering Study for widening of CR 501, from C-470 to C-468 in Sumter County, Florida. The Public Hearing will begin as an open house at 4:00 p.m. with a formal presentation at 5:00 p.m., followed by a public comment period.
This hearing is being conducted to afford interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the location, conceptual design, social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed project alternatives for the study.
; October 27, 2015, Open House at 4:00 p.m. and Formal Presentation at 5:00 p.m.; Colony Cottage Recreation Center, 510 Colony Boulevard, The Villages, Florida 32162.
- Colony Cottage Recreation Center, 510 Colony Boulevard, The Villages, Florida 32162.
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Governing Board Workshop to discuss strategic planning and preliminary budget for fiscal year 2016-2017. No votes shall be taken.
NOTE: One or more Governing Board members may attend and participate in the meetings by means of communications media technology.; Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 10am; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
- District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177
- Discussion and consideration of District business. Staff may recommend approval of external amendments which affect the adopted budget.; Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 1 p.m.; District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
- District Headquarters, 4049 Reid Street (Hwy 100 West), Palatka, FL 32177.
- Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
- The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed rule changes to include the allocation of the number of trauma centers needed for each trauma service area as published in the FAR on September 16, 2015. The hearing will also discuss proposed rules related to the trauma and acute care hospital registries, trauma agencies and funding for verified trauma centers as published in the FAR on September 24, 2015.; Monday, October 26, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Department of Health, Room 301, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
Audio of the workshop is available by calling: 1-888-670-3525. Please enter: 6939930618 then #
- Department of Health, Room 301, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida
Audio of the workshop is available by calling: 1-888-670-3525. Please enter: 6939930618 then #
- Athletic Trainers
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Departmental
- Review the survey of MPOAC Governing Board members and discuss next steps in developing a strategic plan for the MPOAC.; October 28, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida
- Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida
- Activities related to transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida carried out by local, state and federal agencies.; October 29, 2015, 12:00 Noon - 2:30 p.m. for Staff Directors' Advisory Committee and 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for Governing Board.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida
- Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida
- Activities related to freight transportation planning within and adjacent to metropolitan areas in Florida.; October 29, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida.
- Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida.
- The meeting will discuss the Florida legislation establishing the Sun rail program, the program goals and Florida DOT's plans to move into the implementation phase of this new program.; October 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.; Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida.
- Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Development Finance Corporation
- • 10/07 Meeting Minutes
• Cypress Point Living, LLC – Bond Resolution
• Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. d.b.a UF Health – Jacksonville – Bond Resolution
• Palm Bay Academy - Presentation
; Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.; South Conference Room
Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
- South Conference Room
Offices of Enterprise Florida, Inc.
800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Consumer Services
- Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers Committee Meetings and General Business Meeting.; November 2, 2015, 4:00 p.m. The Probable Cause Panel meeting is closed to the public except for portions, if any, which deal with disciplinary cases that have already become public.
November 3, 2015, 8:00 a.m., Committee Meetings and General Business Session if time allows;
November 4, 2015, 8:00 a.m., General Business Session.
; Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
- Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
- Agency for Health Care Administration
- Health Facility and Agency Licensing
- The intent of this meeting is to have a dialogue between the Medicaid Managed Care Plans, Behavioral Health Providers, Assisted Living Administrators, Advocates, and Stakeholders.
The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid recipients in managed care living in an Assisted Living Facility.
; Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST); The Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Building 3 Conference Room A
- The Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Building 3 Conference Room A
- The intent of this (Statewide Managed Care Behavioral Health Meeting) meeting is to have a (facilitate) dialogue between the Medicaid Managed Care Plans, Behavioral Health Providers, Advocates, and Stakeholders.
The purpose of the discussion will be to identify ways to enhance the provision of behavioral health services to Medicaid recipients in managed care.
; Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST); The Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Building 3 Conference Room A
- The Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Building 3 Conference Room A
- Regional Planning Councils
- East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- Bi-monthly meeting of the Executive Committee; November 18, 2015, 9:00 a.m.; ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- Regular bi-monthly meeting of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council; November 18, 2015, 10:00 a.m.; ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- ECFRPC, 309 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 2000, Mayor John H. Land Boardroom, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- This meeting is being held to allow interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning the design of the State Road 417 (Seminole Expressway) widening in Seminole County (Financial Project ID Number: 417545-1). Graphic displays will be shown at the meeting, and FTE representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.; October 29, 2015, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Metro Church, 1491 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
- Metro Church, 1491 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Board of Professional Engineers
- Although this meeting is open to the public, the Probable Cause Panel meeting may be closed consistent with law. If you wish to participate in any public portion of the Probable Cause Panel Meeting, please contact Rebecca Sammons at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.; November 17, 2015 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Review applications for licensure and other general business of the committees.; November 17, 2015 at 1pm or soon thereafter; if needed immediately following the FBPE Rules Committee meeting on October 18, 2015; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- general business of the committee.; November 18, 2015 at 8:30am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- to monitor the operations of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers and the Florida Engineers Management Corporation and other general business of the Committee. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; November 13, 2015 at 10am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- To act on the recommendations from the Application & Educational Advisory Committee to approve or deny applications for licensure and any old or new business of the Board. If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Rebecca Sammons at 850.521.0500 ext. 114 at least 48 hours prior to the date of the meeting. The call in number is 888-392-4560 (you will need to contact Ms. Sammons for the participant code).; November 23, 2015 at 10am or soon thereafter; Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers
2639 North Monroe St.
Building B-112
Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Department of Health
- Board of Nursing Home Administrators
- General board business.; Friday, November 20, 2015, commencing at 10:00 a.m., at meet me number (888) 670-3525, participant code 7342425515.; Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
- Department of Education
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
- FLORIDA SURPLUS ASSET FUND TRUST
10151 University Blvd., #227, Orlando, Florida 32817
Board of Trustees October 29, 2015
Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust
AGENDA- REGULAR ELECTION MEETING OF PARTICIPANTS
This meeting of the Board of Trustees and Participants for Florida Surplus Asset Fund Trust will be held on Thursday, October 29,, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at Akerman LLP, offices of Mike Williams, Esq., FL SAFE Counsel, CNL Center II
Building, 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801. Complimentary early lunch and parking provided at 11:00 a.m. (see attached).
Conference Call Number 1-800-201-2375 Participation Code: 365753#
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - BOARD OF PARTICIPANTS
A. BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
2. Public Comments
3. Results of Board Seat Elections- Board Vice Chair- Administrator
4. Approval Prior Board Meeting Minutes
(a) August 6, 2015
5. Participant and Guest Introductions
6. Approval of 2016 Budget- FMAS-PMA
7. FLSAFE Auditor Engagement- Clifton Larson Allen
B. OTHER ITEMS
1. Investment Advisor/Operations Manager Update - PMA
(a) Economic and Market Update
(b) FLSAFE LGIP Portfolio Update; Comparative Market Review
(c) Operations Manager Report
(d) Board Ratification of September 2015 Term Series
(e) Update- October Investment Seminar
(f) PMA Comments
2. Administrator Update- FMAS
(a) Marketing Update, Presentations
(b) Upcoming Conferences (FGFOA, FCCMA, FL School Officers, FGFOA Schools, and Gulf Coast (2/19/16)), Presentations
(c) FMAS Comments
3. FLSAFE Counsel’s Comments
4. Participants’ Comments
5. Board Members’ Comments
C. SET NEXT MEETING DATE/ ADJOURNMENT
1. Future meeting dates: January 28, 2015, April 28, 2016, July 28 2016, October 27, 2016
I look forward to seeing you in the meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact either Jeff Larson, FLSAFE Administrator at (407) 496-1597, jlarson@floridamanagementservices.com or
me at (954) 597-3550.
Very truly yours,
/S/ Mark C. Mason, CPA
_____________________________
Mark C. Mason, CPA, Chairman
; October 29, 2015. 12:00 p.m.; 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801
- 420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, Florida 32801
6. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
7. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing