PROCUREMENT TASK FORCE, BID PROTESTS

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

Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number: 261345) to implement recommendations from a Special Task Force aimed at reducing inefficiencies in procurement, specifically concerning bid protests. Key changes include a 5-day objection period after the first step in two-step qualification-based procurements, potential recovery of attorney's fees in frivolous bid protests (for procurements over $25 million), the allowance of motions to dismiss frivolous protests, and raising the informal protest threshold to $5 million. The ordinance also directs the creation of a centralized, automated online portal for filing protests with features like electronic fee submission, real-time tracking, automated notifications, and a docket of decisions. The matter is currently in committee. The Board of County Commissioners tentatively scheduled a public hearing for July 21, 2026.