§ 2-235. Exemptions.

This article shall not apply to:

(1)

Procurement contracts between the board of county commissioners and nonprofit organizations, other governments, or other public entities.

(2)

Procurement of dues and memberships in trade or professional organizations; subscription for periodicals or various internet subscription services; real property; books (maps, pamphlets and similar material); works of art for public display; pharmaceutical products; medically related professional services; real estate broker; room or board for social service clients; funeral related services; water, sewer, electrical, cable television, or other utility services; payroll, personnel, full- or part-time, whether in the classified service or not; medical services for indigents qualified by the department of community services; and performances, shows or other cultural events.

(3)

Any procurement under State of Florida purchasing agreements and contracts or approved purchasing cooperatives.

(4)

Procurements of goods and services as part of the process of apprehending persons suspected of violating the law.

(5)

Books, periodicals and other published materials not available by competitive pricing.

(6)

Services of attorneys and other legally related services, rather, contracts for attorney services and other legal services shall be secured by negotiation of the county attorney as approved by the board of county commissioners.

(7)

Appraisers, and expert witnesses for condemnation matters, and similar services. Contracts for these services shall be negotiated by the county attorney.

(Ord. No. 11-52, § 1, 9-20-2011; Ord. No. 15-12, § 1B, 8-18-2015; Ord. No. 18-06, § 1B, 2-20-2018)