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Miami-Dade County Small Business and Contracting Rules

Original title: Business Development Legislation

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

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?
These are governed by the Small Business Enterprise Construction Services Program (Sec. 10-33.02) and 3-22.
What is the 'Cone of Silence'?
It is a procurement policy (Administrative Order 3-27) that restricts communication between bidders and county staff during the competitive bidding process.
Are there specific wage requirements for county service contracts?
Yes, the Living Wage Ordinance (Sec. 2-8.9) and Administrative Order 3-30 set specific wage requirements for these contracts.

Summary

This document serves as a central directory for the ordinances, administrative orders, and s that govern Miami-Dade County's small business programs, wage requirements, and procurement policies. It outlines the legal framework managed by the Small Business Development (SBD) division for county contracts.

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.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

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Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

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.

Connected Entities

organizationSmall Business DevelopmentThe division responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing the listed Map →
personNamita UppalDirector of Strategic Procurement.Map →
locationMiami-Dade CountyThe governing body enforcing these procurement and labor regulations.Map →
locationStephen P. Clark CenterPhysical office location for the Strategic Procurement department.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.miamidade.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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