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Orlando City Code ch. 7, art. IV
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Orlando City Code § 7.400 Maximum Practicable Competition.

Sec. 7.400. - Maximum Practicable Competition. The Chief Procurement Officer shall strive to assure that all specifications issued by the City provide for free and open competition and may promulgate procedures for the standardization, preparation, and use of specifications for supplies, services, professional services, and construction required by the City. (Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)

Orlando City Code § 7.401 Specifications Prepared by Other Than City Personnel.

Sec. 7.401. - Specifications Prepared by Other Than City Personnel. A. A person that prepares the evaluation criteria, specifications, or scope of work for a competitive solicitation may not respond to the solicitation or compete for award of a contract arising there from either directly as a respondent or indirectly as a subcontractor at any tier for a respondent. Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude such person from participating in subsequent solicitations for the same or similar goods or services unless the terms and conditions contained in the subsequent solicitation preclude such participation as determined by the Chief Procurement Officer. B. Notwithstanding the preceding, the provision of product specifications, technical data, or other information by a person to the City in situations where the person is not preparing the evaluation criteria, specifications, or scope of work on behalf of, or in conjunction with, the City shall not preclude such person from responding to and receiving an award of a contract resulting from such solicitation. C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to professional services solicited in accordance with Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, which shall be governed by the conflict of interest provisions contained therein. (Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)

Orlando City Code § 7.402 Qualified Products Lists.

Sec. 7.402. - Qualified Products Lists. The Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with the using agency, may adopt qualified product lists as may be in the best interest of the City. (Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)

Orlando City Code § 7.403 Brand Name Specification.

Sec. 7.403. - Brand Name Specification. The use of a brand name specification, which may limit product competition, shall only be used when approved by the Chief Procurement Officer. (Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)

Orlando City Code § 7.404 Standardization.

Sec. 7.404. - Standardization. The Chief Procurement Officer may develop a standardization program for specifications and supplies to support cost reduction and effective maintenance, training, integration and economies of scale. In developing the standardization program, consideration may be given to: (1) the uniform or common appearance, application or functionality of a supply or service; and (2) the method for periodic review of standard specifications to keep standards current. The procurement of products previously standardized by City Council may be approved by the Chief Procurement Officer or designee in accordance with established limits of authority. (Ord. No. 2012-44, §§ 1, 2(Att. A), 11-5-2012, Doc. #1211051201)
Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH7PRCO_ARTIVSPFetched: 11/1/2026

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