The City of Miami is inviting electronic bids via an Invitation to Bid for storm drainage system cleaning in Miami-Dade County, Florida. A pre-bid conference was scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT via Teams. Bids are due October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
he Work consists of furnishing all materials, tools, labor, staging, signage, traffic control, any and all necessary tests, shop drawing, permits, plans, and equipment to remove existing doors and windows, then properly dispose, furnish, and install new hurricane wind impact doors and windows. At Fire Station No. 2, remove and properly dispose of four (4) existing Trane HVAC units and replace them with new units. At Fire Station No. 9, remove and properly dispose of two (2) existing HVAC roof units and replace them with new units. For funding purposes, the Projects shall be bid separately as follows: Project 40-B213210 shall consist of the work on the Fire Station Number two (2), Project 40-B213209, shall include of work on the Fire Station Number nine (9), and Project 40-B223212 shall involve the work the Fire Station Number twelve (12).
Sole Source:Only if truly proprietary/compatibility-critical and an internal champion will drive the justification; otherwise avoid.
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City of Miami (FL). Deprioritize this path. Use only if your solution is unequivocally proprietary and essential for compatibility with an existing city system. An internal champion must navigate the justification and approvals required by ordinance Section 18-92. Expect a complex, less transparent process; prepare strong documentation and compatibility rationale. No specific dollar threshold is indicated.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Miami
Historic & Environmental Preservation Board Special Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed procedural concerns regarding public notice and tree removal appeals for a property located at 3201 De Avenue. A motion was passed to continue a separate appeal item (File ID 19888) to a future meeting. Additionally, the board voted to deny an appeal concerning a property located at 1300 Northwest 36th Street.
Miami City Commission Meeting Highlights
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed several measures related to public safety, including funding from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office to support the Miami Police Department's Hate Crimes Prevention and Prosecution Program. In city services, the commission approved a contract with Tower Pest Control and selected five additional companies for as-needed services. Community service initiatives included funding for Sunshine for All to assist seniors and the approval of a fireworks display waiver for the Frost Museum of Science. The commission also authorized the co-designation of a street as Jesus and Reinaldo Gutierrez Way. Neighborhood improvement discussions focused on the city's graffiti mitigation program and the reactivation of a one-year pilot driveway amnesty program.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Miami?
The City of Miami Procurement Department manages procurement and purchasing; consult the City’s Procurement pages for departmental contacts, vendor services, and guidance on solicitation handling and points of contact for purchasing questions.
Where does City of Miami post bids and RFPs?
City of Miami posts solicitations on its Access Current Procurement Solicitations pages and publishes formal solicitations through the BidNet Direct platform; the City requires bids and proposals to be submitted through BidNet Direct for posted solicitations.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Miami?
Vendors register as a City Supplier using the City of Miami "Register as a City Supplier (Vendor)" (iSupplier) portal and must also register with BidNet Direct to respond to formal solicitations; the City’s vendor pages provide links and registration steps.
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Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Commissioners discussed and adopted several resolutions concerning the acquisition of real property at 1646 NW 1st Court and 1700 NW 1st Court for the development of first-time homebuyer affordable housing projects. Additionally, the Board established a temporary restaurant incubator program for the property located at 1401 North Miami Avenue to provide commercial opportunities for qualified operators. The Board also authorized the execution of a sublease agreement with Praktice LLC for retail or commercial space at the property referred to as Wynwood Works.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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What products and services does City of Miami procure?
City of Miami procures durable categories including supplies and goods, professional and other services (procured via RFQ/RFP), and public works or construction (procured via IFB and RFP); solicitation document types posted on City pages reflect these procurement categories.
Does City of Miami use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Ordinance changes to City of Miami procurement in April 2026 include cooperative-purchasing authority; vendors should consult the City’s Procurement Ordinance and Procurement Department guidance for the specific cooperative vehicles, piggyback provisions, and legal thresholds.
What procurement requirements does City of Miami publish for vendors?
The City of Miami Access Current Solicitations portal directs vendors to review each solicitation for exact insurance, bonding, licensing, certifications, and other required compliance forms and terms; each solicitation document specifies required submissions and instructions.
How does City of Miami approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Miami Procurement Department administers contract approvals under the City’s Procurement Ordinance; the ordinance and procurement rules set administrative versus commission approval thresholds, required workflows, and signature authorities for contract awards.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Miami?
City of Miami procurement policies, standard contract terms, and purchasing rules are published on the City's Procurement pages and in the City’s Procurement Ordinance; vendors should consult the ordinance for rules, thresholds, and protest or award procedures.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Miami use?
City of Miami directs Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification matters to Miami‑Dade County’s Small Business Enterprise program; vendors should consult the County’s SBE certification portal for certification steps, eligibility, and supporting resources.