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AI-27075 78.       
Meeting Date: 06/12/2018  
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney  
Information
Requested Action
MOTION TO APPROVE Administrative Law Judge Services Contract between Broward County and the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings ("DOAH") to utilize Administrative Law Judges ("ALJs") for appeal hearings regarding protested solicitations or proposed awards and hearings regarding alleged violations of the Cone of Silence; and to authorize the County Attorney to execute same.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:24 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioners LaMarca and Ryan were not present.
Why Action is Necessary
The contract to utilize ALJs from DOAH requires approval by the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes ALJs to conduct hearings involving Broward County procurement appeals and Cone of Silence hearings.
Is this Action Goal Related
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
At its April 17, 2018, workshop, the Board preliminarily determined that the County should contract with state ALJs to conduct certain procurement-related hearings. The attached contract would accomplish that objective.

The current rate for ALJs is $151/hour (plus expenses), which rate is subject to adjustment at the start of each state fiscal year (to ensure full cost recovery by DOAH).
Source of Additional Information
Fernando Amuchastegui, Assistant County Attorney, (954) 357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:
Based upon the number of these hearings conducted in recent years, the Purchasing Division has estimated an annual fiscal impact of $3,000.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 - Copy of Administrative Law Judge Services Contract

    

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