RULE TITLE: Preference for Local Vendor.

RULE NUMBER: Policy 6.147.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: In a formal competitive procurement process for any goods, services or construction project, businesses that are certified as local vendors or as local “Glades” vendors by the School District will be given a preference as outlined in this Policy, consistent with Federal law, Florida law and AGO opinions.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To give local preference to businesses located in Palm Beach County, Florida, when evaluating the lowest responsible, responsive bid or submittal for the purchase of goods and services, professional and construction-related services.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.41(2); 1001.42.

LAWS IMPLEMENTED: Fla. Stat. §§ 1001.41(2); 1001.42.

CONTACT PERSON: Sharon Swan, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33406.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT of the proposed rule development may be obtained without cost from the School District's web site at www.SchoolBoardPolicies.com/revisions.htm .

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Development of the proposed rule is anticipated to be considered at the School Board's Special Meeting on Policies on September 5, 2012, anticipated to begin at 2:00 p.m. (an approximate time, as the actual start time may vary earlier or later) in the Board Chambers at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard; West Palm Beach, Fla. AGENDA: An agenda will be available by August 29, 2012 on the District's Web site. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the Board clerk at 434-8139. A person may submit written comments (12 copies) about the proposed action to the clerk no later than the time of the public hearing. This hearing is open to the public.

Publish: August 22, 2012