Muni Public Works (FS 180)

Question 1

What is encompassed in a ‘municipality’?

Answer 1

City, town, village (FS 180)

Question 2

What aspects of the project need to be advertised?

Answer 2

Construction + materials.

Question 3

What are the advertising options to solicit for municipality public works?

Answer 3

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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2 Ads.  1 x wk for 2 wks
OR
Post in 3 places TO INCLUDE DOOR OF CITY HALL.

Question 4

What is a UNIQUE procedural step in Muni Pub Works no found elsewhere?

Answer 4

10 days must elapse b/4 rec bids & sign K. (unique)

Question 5

If elect to post, what is the remarkably Barney Fife place that must be included?

Answer 5

Door of City Hall.

Question 6

What’s the dollar amount threshold requiring advertisement of Muni Pub Works construction?

Answer 6

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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Over $25k for const.
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Over $10k for materials.

Question 7

What’s the dollar amount threshold requiring advertisement of Muni Pub Works materials?

Answer 7

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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Over $10k
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$25k for const.

Question 8

What other professionals can Muni K for the project?

Answer 8

Engineers & Attys
(FS 180.23)

Question 9

Can Muni exercise eminent domain for these projects?

Answer 9

Yes.

Question 10

Can Muni exercise eminent domain outside its boundaries?

Answer 10

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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No, unless authorized by gen or spec law.  
2 such laws:
180 w/ww

Question 11

What is exempt from competitive bidding, re: Muni Pub Works?

Answer 11

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]

1. Construct $25k or less
2. Materials $10k or less.

Question 12

Are Continuing Ks or Design Builds contemplated in Muni Pub Works?

Answer 12

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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No.
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255.20 + ccna only.

Question 13

For what projects are Continuing Ks & Design Builds contemplated in the statutes?

Answer 13

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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255.20 [Pub Works/Roads]
\+
287.50 [CCNA]
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>> not 180

Question 14

What is LG’s obligation if bidder fails to comply w/ bid requirement?

Answer 14

180 [MUNI PUB WRKS]
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Zero pay.  
Applies as to ALL statutory schemes.
1)  Performing ktor gets NO MONEY.  
2)  No quantum meruit, no estoppel.