Section 5A-12.006 - Designation of Informal Hearing Officer for Bid Protests(1) If there is no disputed issue of material fact in a bid protest, the Assistant Commissioner shall designate a Hearing Officer who shall conduct an informal proceeding pursuant to section 120.57(2), F.S., and Part III of Chapter 28-106, F.A.C.(2) The qualifications of such Hearing Officer shall be:(a) A member in good standing of the Florida Bar; or(b) A person knowledgeable by virtue of practical experience of the procedures relating to soliciting and evaluating bids for commodities or proposals for services; or(c) A person knowledgeable by virtue of practical experience or training of the procedures relating to legal or other administrative proceedings in which decisions are rendered.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5A-12.006
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.57(3)(d)2. FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 174, September 8, 2015 effective 9/20/2015.