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Mr. Dennis Manelli Counsel for Tampa Port Authority Post Office Box 2192 Tampa, Florida 33601-2192

Dear Mr. Manelli:

On behalf of your client, the Tampa Port Authority, you have asked for my opinion on substantially the following question:

Is the Tampa Port Authority authorized to use the procedures set forth in section 255.20, Florida Statutes, to satisfy the competitive bidding requirements set forth in its enabling legislation, Chapter 95-488, Laws of Florida?

In sum:

The Tampa Port Authority is not authorized to substitute compliance with the provisions of section 255.20, Florida Statutes, for…