Procurement

Panza Maurer has decades of experience in handling large state and local bid and procurement matters. The firm consults with clients from the earliest stages of the procurement process including preparing for anticipated procurements, reviewing potential provisions to ensure a fair and balanced solicitation, solicitation specifications that are clear and concise, and navigating the potential contracting process.

We are also well versed in evaluating and assessing procurement submission requirements and collaborating with subject matter experts in developing the client's proposal. Early involvement is critical to understand the client's opportunity to provide requested services and how its proposal best meets the needs of the procuring entity. By directing attention to the evaluation criteria and contract terms, and participating in pre-bid and informational meetings, we are able to help craft client responses that are responsive and responsible, avoid disputes over submission and contract terms, and position clients for success.

Panza Maurer also has extensive experience in challenging and defending specifications, awards and rankings that are frequently part of the procurement process. We have experience in Chapter 120 bid challenge hearings held before the Division of Administrative Hearings as well as those in front of county and municipal government agencies and boards.

Through our comprehensive knowledge of Florida procurement law, our attorneys are particularly well-positioned to manage complex public procurements and bid protest proceedings, delivering strategic and favorable outcomes for clients across the State of Florida.