Sean Gellis maintains FloridaProcurements.com and leads Gellis Law, PLLC, providing expert insight into Florida government contracting with particular focus on transportation and technology opportunities. As former Chief of Staff of the Department of Management Services (DMS), General Counsel of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and Deputy General Counsel of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), he brings unparalleled insider perspective to government procurement matters.
Board Certified in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice by The Florida Bar—a distinction held by fewer than 75 Florida attorneys—he combines sophisticated legal experience with practical agency knowledge. Through FloridaProcurements.com, he regularly analyzes procurement trends and strategic opportunities in Florida's government marketplace. His Procurement Insider subscription service offers companies confidential intelligence and strategic guidance on Florida technology procurements, transforming how innovative providers compete for government business. Sean's unique background enables him to bridge the gap between government processes and private sector innovation, helping clients navigate procurement challenges and capitalize on opportunities that others miss.
As someone who has litigated numerous bid protests, I've seen firsthand the strategic considerations that go into these high-stakes decisions. Challenging a government contract award is a significant undertaking...
In theory, Florida's procurement system is designed to connect agencies with qualified vendors through a systematic approach. At the heart of this system lies the United Nations Standard Products...
As someone who has litigated numerous bid protests, I've seen firsthand the strategic considerations that go into these high-stakes decisions. Challenging a government contract award is a significant undertaking...
As someone who has litigated numerous bid protests, I've seen firsthand the strategic considerations that go into these high-stakes decisions. Challenging a government contract award is a significant undertaking...
So you've landed that government contract. Congratulations! Whether it's your first foray into the public sector or you're a seasoned government contractor, there's an aspect of public contracting that...
One of the most significant concerns I hear from companies considering government contracts is whether they'll be forced to surrender their valuable intellectual property and trade secrets. This concern...
In the daily hustle of government procurement - parsing complex RFPs and ITNs, navigating protest deadlines, and untangling the intricacies of contract terms - it's easy to lose sight...
Florida's Department of Management Services (DMS) recently released an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for an Advanced Threat Response and Intelligence System (ATRIS), positioning it as a transformative advancement in...
As former General Counsel of the Florida Department of Transportation and Chief of Staff of the Department of Management Services, I've seen countless vendors struggle to understand what state...
During my tenure as FDOT General Counsel and DMS Chief of Staff, I sat across the table from countless lobbyists and government consultants. Some were brilliant strategists who delivered...