Miami-Dade County Procurement Policies and Laws
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The Frame
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.
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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.
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Summary
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?
Who should I contact if I have questions about these procurement policies?
News Coverage
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.)
2026
“Digital assets and anti-money laundering proposals”
ACG Advocacy
on behalf of Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs
2026
“Patent Legislation. Patent Review Procedures. Innovation Policy.”
ACG Advocacy
on behalf of AbbVie
2026
“Trade Policy.”
A STREET STRATEGIES
on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores
2026
“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
“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
“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
SMITH & KEMPTON
on behalf of SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
SMITH & KEMPTON
on behalf of WAREHAM PROPERTY GROUP
on behalf of Florida Center for Fiscal & Economic Policy
2026
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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
Sources
www.miamidade.gov
Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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