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What this does

These regulations dictate the legal requirements for any business seeking to contract with Miami-Dade County, including rules on bidding, ethics, small business participation, and contractor conduct.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

County Contractors and Vendors

These entities must adhere to all listed ordinances, administrative orders, and reporting requirements to participate in county procurement.

Small Business Owners

Small businesses are subject to specific program measures, including set-asides and subcontractor goals.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document serves as a central directory for the laws, administrative orders, and ordinances that govern how Miami-Dade County purchases goods and services. It provides links to the specific sections of the County Code and regulatory documents that contractors and vendors must follow.

Key Facts

  • Procurement is governed by a combination of Administrative Orders, Implementing Orders, Ordinances, and Resolutions.
  • The 'Cone of Silence' (Sec. 2-11.1(t)) restricts communication between bidders and county staff during the procurement process.
  • Contractors are subject to specific rules regarding past performance, debarment, and disclosure of ownership.
  • The county maintains specific programs for Community Small Business Enterprises and Community Workforce participation.
  • Ethics and conflict of interest rules are codified under Sec. 2-11.1.
  • Bidders must comply with drug-free workplace requirements (Sec. 2-8.1.2).
  • There are specific procedures for bid protests (Sec. 2-8.4) and handling delinquent accounts (IO 3-9).
  • Construction change orders are governed by Administrative Order 3-39.
  • Contractors must report subcontractor information as required by Ordinance 11-90.
  • The full Miami-Dade County Code is hosted on the Municode website.

Why It Matters

These regulations dictate the legal requirements for any business seeking to contract with Miami-Dade County, including rules on bidding, ethics, small business participation, and contractor conduct.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the full text of Miami-Dade County's procurement laws?
The full text is available on the Municode Online Codes website.
Who should I contact if I have questions about these procurement policies?
You can contact Jocelyn Fulton at 305-375-4735.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C., d/b/a Andreessen Horowitz)

on behalf of A16Z Capital Management LLC (f/k/a AH Capital Management L.L.C.)

$880,000

2026

BANKINGCOMMODITIES (BIG TICKET)HEALTH ISSUESFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SEC

Digital assets and anti-money laundering proposals

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs

2026

COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKTRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)

Patent Legislation. Patent Review Procedures. Innovation Policy.

ACG Advocacy

on behalf of AbbVie

2026

TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK

Trade Policy.

A STREET STRATEGIES

on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores

2026

FUEL/GAS/OILBANKINGTOBACCOTAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver

ACCSES New Jersey

2026

LABOR ISSUES/ANTITRUST/WORKPLACE

ACCSES NJ advocates before Congress for policies that expand employment opportunities while preserving choice for people with disabilities. Our federal priorities include protecting access to 14(c) employment programs while opposing efforts to eliminate them without a realistic transition plan, supporting reforms that preserve informed choice under WIOA, and advancing legislation that modernizes federal disability employment policy and terminology. We also support SSI asset limit reform so individuals with disabilities can work, save, and build financial security without risking essential benefits. These efforts are guided by a simple principle: expanding opportunity, increasing independence, and ensuring that no person with a disability is left behind by federal policy changes.

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

SMITH & KEMPTON

on behalf of SANTEE CITY OF

Senate LDAView filing →

SMITH & KEMPTON

on behalf of SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Senate LDAView filing →

SMITH & KEMPTON

on behalf of WAREHAM PROPERTY GROUP

Senate LDAView filing →

on behalf of Florida Center for Fiscal & Economic Policy

2026

Senate LDAView filing →

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Centralized Procurement Governance

The county maintains a highly fragmented regulatory environment where procurement rules are spread across multiple types of legal instruments (Ordinances, IOs, AOs).

Connected Entities

other10.34Reference to a specific section of the County Code regarding contractor licensinMap →
organizationMiami-Dade CountyThe governing body establishing these procurement rules.Map →
personJocelyn FultonContact person for procurement policy inquiries.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.miamidade.gov

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  • Controversy10
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