Miami-Dade County Pre-Qualification Certification Process for Professional Services

Original title: Pre-Qualification Certification Process

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What this does

Professional service firms must strictly adhere to these certification requirements to be eligible to bid on or perform work for Miami-Dade County government projects.

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Architectural and Engineering Firms

These firms must maintain specific certifications, staffing levels, and registration status to be eligible for county contracts.

Technical Certification Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing applications and has the authority to overturn previous approval or denial decisions.

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Key Facts

Firms must hold an active Pre-Qualification Certification (PQC) at the time of proposal submission and throughout the contract term.
PQC is valid for one year, while Technical Certification is valid for two years.
A 'Qualifier' must be a full-time employee (at least 35 hours per week) and cannot serve as a qualifier for more than one firm simultaneously.
Inactive or incomplete applications are automatically deleted after six months.
Firms must select commodity code 99999 in the INFORMS vendor portal to receive solicitation notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my firm's qualifying professional leaves?

Any change in a qualifying agent must be immediately reported in writing to the Technical Certification Committee; failure to do so results in termination of certification.

Can a qualifier work for two different firms at the same time?

No, a may not be a qualifier for more than one firm at any time.

How do I register to receive notifications for architectural and engineering solicitations?

You must register in the Vendor Portal and select commodity code 99999.

Summary

This document outlines the mandatory Pre-Qualification Certification () process for architectural, engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying firms seeking to work with Miami-Dade County. Firms must maintain active vendor registration, technical certification, and specific staffing requirements to be eligible for county contracts. The process is governed by Administrative Order 3-39.

Why It Matters

Professional service firms must strictly adhere to these certification requirements to be eligible to bid on or perform work for Miami-Dade County government projects.

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Strict Qualifier Exclusivity

The county enforces a strict exclusivity rule where a 'Qualifier' cannot serve more than one firm, ensuring dedicated technical oversight for county projects.

Technical Certification Committee