Miami-Dade County is seeking quotes for preserved specimens for hands-on educational programs at the Deering Estate. The requested items are 90 preserved mice, 100 formalin-preserved dogfish sharks at least 27 inches long, and 120 preserved skates, with some substitutions subject to approval and none allowed for skates. Delivery is required within five calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, and award is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering all items in aggregate.
Install automotive vehicle and equipment glass, as well as electric and manual window regulators and motors for county departments on an as-needed basis.
Sole Source:only if truly unique; coordinate IO 3-38 justification with the department—otherwise default to coops.
Coops:Non-IT or general goods/services: frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Miami-Dade County, FL allows sole source when the solution is genuinely unique, but it is a secondary path.
Process:Monitor the county’s Advance Notice to Waive Competition portal. If aligned, work with the end-user department to prepare the justification required by Implementing Order 3-38.
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Miami-Dade County actively uses cooperative purchasing and is directed to maximize it. You can gain access to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Miami-Dade County Contracts
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Beacon Systems, Inc at Miami-Dade County
Effective: Mar 30, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This work order letter from Miami-Dade County Information Technology Department to Beacon Systems Inc. confirms the engagement of Supriya Vaddemanu as an IT Software Developer. The engagement, under Work Order Number 25-09-11-05 and master Contract RTQ-000894, begins on March 30, 2026, with an hourly billing rate of $90.00.
Beacon Systems, Inc at Miami-Dade County
Effective: Jan 6, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Purchase Order issued by Miami-Dade County to BEACON SYSTEMS INC for the employment of Raja Bollepogu as an Integration Lead for the Traffic Modernization/Parking Modernization project. The services are covered for the period from January 6, 2026, to January 6, 2027, at a total cost of $208,000.00. The PO is associated with a larger IT Consulting Services contract.
Beacon Systems, Inc at Miami-Dade County
Effective: Jan 6, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This work order, 24-10-08-01, issued under contract RTQ-000894, details the engagement of Raja Bollepogu from Beacon Systems, Inc. as an Integration Lead for Miami-Dade County IT Department. The engagement starts on January 6, 2025, with an hourly billing rate of $100.00.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at Miami-Dade County
Effective: Nov 1, 2005Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines the terms for the licensing and development of case management software by Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Miami-Dade County. It includes functional requirements, project management contacts, detailed fees for software licenses ($1,037,838.00) and implementation services and travel ($2,813,204.25 + $266,120.94), hourly rates for personnel, a separate maintenance and support services agreement with associated annual fees ($152,250 for civil case management), and an escrow agreement for the proprietary technology. The agreement spans initial software delivery and a defined period of ongoing support and maintenance.
Oracle America, Inc. at Miami-Dade County
Effective: May 22, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Agreement between Oracle America, Inc. and Miami-Dade County establishes general terms for various IT products and services, including cloud, software programs, and hardware, for a five-year term starting May 22, 2019. An integral Amendment 1 specifies detailed pricing, discount structures, payment conditions, and regulatory compliance, and audit mechanisms. The agreement functions as a comprehensive framework for future purchases, not a single transaction with a predefined total value.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade Board Of County Commissioners Meeting
Date: Oct 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed multiple infrastructure and procurement issues, including requests for bid waivers on port and airport projects. Significant focus was placed on the status of a lighting maintenance contract following litigation related to a previous service provider. The board reviewed the performance of a vendor operating under an emergency contract and discussed the importance of competitive bidding versus the benefits of retaining qualified local contractors. Ultimately, the board moved to ratify the emergency contract and directed the administration to pursue negotiations for a long-term service agreement.
Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed several development and zoning matters. Key topics included the adoption of safety and security covenant conditions for a Comprehensive Development Master Plan application, motions to prioritize police impact fees for the future Eureka station, and the consideration of zoning applications, including an office project and the American Bankers Life Insurance application. Discussion also covered landscape buffering requirements and transit connectivity for development sites.
Miami-Dade County Budget Hearing
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The meeting focused on the second budget hearing for the county's fiscal year 2025-2026. Key topics included the adoption of millage rates, setting fees and charges, and the approval of budgets for the countywide general fund, bonded debt service, unincorporated municipal service area, fire rescue, and library system. Additionally, the council addressed supplemental budget memoranda, amendments related to seaport financing, and the allocation of funds for various community priorities, including restoring grant funding for community-based organizations and cultural grants.
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