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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

In support of the proposed rules, DOT explains that it “has noticed an unfortunate trend” in which contract awardees have a period after bid opening to provide DBE information. DOT justifies the new rule on GFEs because bidders “have to amass a great deal of information to compete for a contract (e.g.,

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The terms are negotiated specific to each firm’s individual needs and situation with a maximum limit of 3% of Capital Expenditures. High Impact Performance Incentive: A negotiated grant used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida. For more information visit [link] or contact Bernice Whaley , Deputy Director.

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Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Prior to FASA, agencies used large single award (umbrella) ID/IQ contracts to avoid: (1) delays associated with awarding several individual contracts for each requirement and conducting recompetitions, and (2) the legal challenges of using multiple award contracts. Use of Multiple Award Contracts to Buy Other Services. Cost or Pricing Data.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S. Lenders negotiate their own fees and the USDA charges 2 percent of the guaranteed amount as a one-time fee. Both programs offer direct financial assistance to pay a negotiated portion of the costs to train a company’s employees. Loan term is usually 5 years.

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