5-OESBD Ownership Disclosure.docx

This is an ownership disclosure form from Broward County related to a Vehicle and Equipment Appraisal Services contract opportunity. The form is designed to collect entity ownership information from vendors for informational and research purposes only, specifically to study possible contracting opportunity disparities. The form is dated September 9, 2024, and must be submitted through a separate online link rather than through the electronic bidding system. The related contract seeks appraisal services for vehicle and equipment damages for Broward County Fleet Services Division and other county agencies, requiring contractors to have licensed appraisers with a minimum of five years' experience in automobile, truck, or equipment appraisals.

The ownership disclosure form operates independently from the contract evaluation process and will be maintained separately from other solicitation records, accessible only to authorized personnel. In accordance with Florida Statutes Section 287.05701, the county explicitly states that the ownership information will not be used in determining contract awards or vendor responsibility, and that vendors' social, political, or ideological interests cannot be considered in the selection process. The form submission is mandatory but does not impact the competitive bidding process for the appraisal services contract, which requires vendors to submit responses through the Bonfire BPRO electronic system.