SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT

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

This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code related to procurement, implementing recommendations from a Special Task Force to reduce inefficiencies. Key changes include modifications to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements for architecture and engineering services, goods, and general services. The ordinance aims to streamline processes, enhance fairness, support small business participation, and improve transparency. Specific changes involve standardized SBE utilization percentages for task-based (10%) and project-specific (15%) architecture and engineering contracts, elimination of certain advisory boards, introduction of automatic SBE set-asides for specific quote invitations, and clarification of local business preference verification. It also introduces new criteria for Locally Headquartered Business status and allows remedies for non-compliance with SBE utilization plans during active contracts. The ordinance is currently 'In Committee' with a pending BCC assignment and a scheduled agenda date of 9/1/2026.