This agreement shall be effective July 29, 2015.  The retention of the firm remains subject to the pleasure of the Superintendent, who may terminate the contract at any time with written notice. The principal contact at MacFarlane, Ferguson, & McMullen will be Jeffrey W. Gibson.  This agreement will be renewed on an annual basis.

Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(11)(a) Purchasing Policies states: the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived. The purchase by district school boards of professional services, which shall include, without limitation, artistic services; academic program reviews; lectures by individuals; auditing services not subject to Section 218.391, F.S.; legal services, including attorney, paralegal, expert witness, court reporting, appraisal or mediator services.