Selection and Contracting for Professional Services

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide the basis for professional services consultant selection procedures to be used by Hillsborough County for services covered under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (F.S. 287.055).

Policy

It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners that professional services consultant selection procedures conform to the latest version of the “Consultants’ Negotiation Act” (F.S. 287.055) and current Hillsborough County Minority Business Enterprise and Equal Opportunity policies.

Responsibilities

The County Administrator shall develop a professional services consultant selection procedure to be used by Hillsborough County when contracting for professional services covered under the “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act.” The County Administrator shall review and modify this procedure as required to accommodate changes in the “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act” and Hillsborough County policies. The County Administrator may designate administration of this procedure.

Last Modified: 3/18/2026, 3:08:00 PM