SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT

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

This ordinance, File Number 261351, relates to Miami-Dade County procurement and implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. Key changes include amendments to sections of the Code of Miami-Dade County concerning Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs for architecture and engineering, services, and goods, as well as local preference requirements. The ordinance modifies SBE utilization percentages for architecture and engineering task-based contracts to 10% and project-specific awards to 15%. It also introduces standardized SBE participation requirements, eliminates certain advisory boards, and clarifies local business preference verification. Recommendations regarding automatic SBE set-asides for certain quote invitations, bid preferences, selection factors, and audits for local preference claims are also incorporated. The ordinance aims to improve efficiency, transparency, fairness, and support small business participation in County procurement. The Board of County Commissioners is the acting body, with an agenda date of 9/1/2026.