SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT

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

This legislative item, File Number 261367, is an ordinance relating to Miami-Dade County procurement. It implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. Key changes include amending the 'Cone of Silence' to permit closed recorded oral presentations, establishing requirements for competitive selection committees (size, composition, scoring, training, conflict checks), creating a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services acquisition, and limiting technology use at oral presentations. The ordinance aims to reduce procurement timelines, increase transparency, enhance fairness, and support small business participation. It is currently 'In Committee'.