SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

Miami-Dade County is amending its procurement code to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. Key changes include standardizing Small Business Enterprise (SBE) utilization percentages for architecture and engineering task-based contracts at 10% and defined-scope contracts at 15%, eliminating the Small Business Enterprise Advisory Boards and Project Review Analysis Committees, and implementing an automatic SBE set-aside for Invitations to Quote under $250,000 when a certified small business bid is within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid. The ordinance also modifies local business preference policies, clarifies eligibility verification, and introduces new criteria for Locally Headquartered Business status. Remedies for non-compliance with SBE utilization plans will now be available during active contract performance, not just for future contracts. The changes aim to modernize SBE and local preference programs, improve efficiency, fairness, and accountability in County procurement.