(1) When soliciting proposals for the construction, lease, or operation of a private correctional facility, the department may reserve the right to withdraw the request for proposals at any time and for any reason. Receipt of proposal materials by the department or submission of a proposal to the department does not confer any rights upon the proposer or obligations upon the department.
(2) The department may not award a contract to a private vendor unless the department receives a proposal from a vendor that meets or exceeds the requirements of ss. 944.710-944.719.