The District shall ensure all small businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in the District’s contracting and procurement processes. The following are examples of efforts to be taken by the District:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 40E-7.671

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
    (1) Establish a Small Business Enterprise program to implement the rules established under this Part.
    (2) Identify all competitive contracting opportunities within the District budget for SBE participation.
    (3) Analyze SBE availability to provide the products or services identified for contracting at either the prime contract or subcontract levels.
    (4) Maintain a database of all SBEs.
    (5) Monitor and maintain records of steps taken and results achieved to maximize SBE participation.
    (6) Monitor the District’s efforts to achieve SBE objectives.
    (7) Provide training to District staff on the District’s SBE Rule.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 373.1135. History-New 8-3-06, Amended 8-29-13.