The Florida Senate

341.833  Request for proposals.--

(1)  The authority is authorized to develop and execute a request for proposals process to seek a person or entity to design, build, operate, maintain, and finance a high-speed rail system. The authority may issue multiple requests for proposals. The authority shall develop criteria for selection of a person or entity that shall be included in any request for proposals.

(2)  In the request for proposals, the authority shall specify the minimum period of time for the contract duration. A person or entity may propose a longer period of time for the contract and provide justification of the need for an extended contract period. If the authority extends the time period for the contract, such time period shall be extended for all persons or entities if so requested.

History.--s. 41, ch. 2002-20.