# Fla. Stat. § 337.015: 337.015 Administration of public contracts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.015

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 337.015
- **Heading:** 337.015 Administration of public contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 337 / Section 337.015

## Text

Recognizing that the inefficient and ineffective administration of public contracts inconveniences the traveling public, increases costs to taxpayers, and interferes with commerce, the Legislature hereby determines and declares that:

(1) Time is an essential element of the contract, and to assure satisfactory work progress and timely contract completion, the department shall minimize the allowance of additional contract time.

(2) In order to increase competition and maximize the utilization of personnel, the department shall minimize the variances between contract lettings.

(3) To protect the public interest, the department shall vigorously pursue claims against contractors and consultants for time overruns and substandard work products.

(4) The department shall stabilize the work program, ensuring the timely and systematic completion of projects.

(5) To encourage increased competition and timely completion of construction projects, the department may allow flexible start and finish time limits when the commencement of work is not essential to the public health, safety, or welfare. When using flexible start and finish time limits, the department may withhold up to 10 percent retainage on completed work when the contractor either fails to timely commence work or falls behind in work progress at any point prior to completion of the contract.

(6) The department shall make payments for road and bridge construction and maintenance work throughout the month so that the cash balance fluctuates as little as practicable.

History: s. 3, ch. 87-100; s. 11, ch. 89-301; s. 126, ch. 92-152; s. 12, ch. 94-237; s. 83, ch. 99-385.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 337.02 337.02 Purchases by department subject to competitive bids; advertisement; emergency purchases; bid specifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.03 337.03 Authority of department to purchase surplus properties from the Federal Government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.11 337.11 Contracting authority of department; bids; emergency repairs, supplemental agreements, and change orders; combined design and construction contracts; progress payments; records; requirements of vehicle registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.14 337.14 Application for qualification; certificate of qualification; restrictions; request for hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.015 337.015 Administration of public contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.16 337.16 Disqualification of delinquent contractors from bidding; determination of contractor nonresponsibility; denial, suspension, and revocation of certificates of qualification; grounds; hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.17 337.17 Bid guaranty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.18 337.18 Surety bonds for construction or maintenance contracts; requirement with respect to contract award; bond requirements; defaults; damage assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.18.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.19 337.19 Suits by and against department; limitation of actions; forum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.023 337.023 Sale of building; acceptance of replacement building.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.023.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.025 337.025 Innovative transportation projects; department to establish program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.025.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.25 337.25 Acquisition, lease, and disposal of real and personal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.25.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.026 337.026 Authority of department to enter into agreements for construction aggregate materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.026.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 337.26 337.26 Execution and effect of instruments of sale, lease, or conveyance executed by department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVI_C337_S337.26.md)

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