Miami-Dade County Small Business and Contracting Rules
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The Frame
These regulations dictate the legal requirements for businesses seeking county contracts, including mandatory wage standards, workforce hiring programs, and anti-discrimination policies that affect all vendors and contractors working with Miami-Dade County.
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County Contractors
Must comply with all listed ordinances, wage requirements, and reporting standards to maintain eligibility for county work.
Small Business Owners
Eligible for participation in SBE programs which provide specific measures for procurement opportunities.
County Employees
Subject to wage and benefit protections mandated by county service contracts.
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Key Facts
- The county maintains specific Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs for Architecture and Engineering, Construction Services, and Goods and Services.
- County service contracts are subject to a Living Wage Ordinance (Sec. 2-8.9).
- Security service contracts are subject to specific Paid Sick Leave requirements (Sec. 2-8.11).
- Construction contracts must adhere to Responsible Wages and Benefits requirements (Sec. 2-11.16).
- The Community Workforce Program (CWP) and Residents First Training and Employment Program (Sec. 2-11.17) mandate local hiring and training practices.
- Contractors are required to list subcontractors on specific contracts under Sec. 2-8.1 and Sec. 10-34.
- Anti-discrimination policies in contracting and financial services are codified under Sec. 11A-39.
- The 'Cone of Silence' (Administrative Order 3-27) restricts communication during the procurement process.
- The county maintains a formal process for the debarment of contractors from county work (Sec. 10-38).
- Administrative Order 3-19 establishes 'Prompt Pay' requirements for contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the rules for small business participation in county construction projects?
What is the 'Cone of Silence'?
Are there specific wage requirements for county service contracts?
Summary
Why It Matters
These regulations dictate the legal requirements for businesses seeking county contracts, including mandatory wage standards, workforce hiring programs, and anti-discrimination policies that affect all vendors and contractors working with Miami-Dade County.
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Lobbying Activity
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.”
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Discoveries
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Comprehensive Regulatory Oversight
The county utilizes a highly layered approach to procurement, combining legislative ordinances with specific administrative and implementing orders for every category of business.
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Sources
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