When it begins and ends

The Cone of Silence commences after advertisement of the RFP, RFQ or bid solicitation.

When Board of County Commissioners is the awarding authority, the Cone of Silence terminates at the time when the County Manager issues a written recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. If the BCC refers the County Manager's recommendation back for further review, the Cone of Silence shall be reinstated until such time as the County Manager issues a subsequent recommendation.

When award is within the County Manager's delegated authority, the Cone of Silence terminates at the time the issuing department issues its written recommendation to the Manager. If the County Manager refers the procuring department's recommendation back for further review, the Cone of Silence shall be reinstated until such time as the Manager issues a recommendation for award pending the bid protest period.