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Bid in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Bid” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Bid” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Bid” includes a response to an “invitation to bid,” “invitation to negotiate,” “request for a quote,” or “request for proposals” as those terms are defined in s. 287.012. (Fla. Stat. § 838.014)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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