Miami-Dade County is one of Florida’s largest public buyers, running PortMiami, Miami International Airport, transit and more. As a government contracting consultant for Miami small businesses, GERC handles County and City registration, certification and bids. We serve Miami clients remotely from California.
Miami-Dade County certification
The County’s Strategic Procurement Department certifies small businesses for County contracting goals.
- SBE-Goods and Services, SBE-Architecture and Engineering, and SBE-Construction
- Local Developing Business (LDB), DBE and ACDBE
- Owner personal net worth up to $3.5 million
- Average gross receipts limits: $8 million for goods and services; $6.5 million for A&E ($8 million for engineering, surveying and landscape architecture); $15 million for general construction, $12 million for heavy construction and $8 million for specialty trades
- A physical Miami-Dade location (no virtual offices) and a local business tax receipt held for at least one year
For DBE and ACDBE, U.S. DOT finalized its new DBE rules on September 25, 2026. There is no longer a presumption of disadvantage based on race or sex: every applicant must submit a personal narrative showing individual disadvantage and a personal net worth statement, and certifying agencies must re-evaluate existing DBE firms by December 24, 2026. Florida also passed SB 1134, which takes effect January 1, 2027 and restricts DEI programs in cities and counties. How it will affect local certification programs is still being worked out, so we confirm the current rules before you apply.
Where Miami agencies post bids
- Miami-Dade County: register in the INFORMS supplier portal (free; notarized forms required)
- PortMiami, Miami International Airport and County transit: County procurement
- City of Miami: formal bids on BidNet Direct since January 2025, informal quotes through GovQuote, plus separate City vendor registration
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools: its own vendor process
- Federal buyers such as U.S. Southern Command: SAM.gov
- State and transportation work: MyFloridaMarketPlace and FDOT DBE certification
How GERC helps Miami businesses win
- Registrations: SAM.gov, INFORMS, BidNet Direct and MyFloridaMarketPlace
- Certifications: County SBE, LDB, DBE/ACDBE and SBA programs
- Bid targeting and bid writing services
Example: how a Miami engineering firm would get started
This is an illustration of our process, not a client story.
A five-person civil engineering firm in Doral wants County work. We confirm it meets the SBE-A&E receipts and net worth limits and its local business tax receipt history, then register it in INFORMS and apply for certification. We register it on BidNet Direct for City of Miami projects and in SAM.gov, then track upcoming County, airport and port A&E solicitations where SBE goals apply.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get SBE certified with Miami-Dade County?
Apply through the County’s Strategic Procurement Department certification portal. You need a physical Miami-Dade location, a local business tax receipt held for at least a year, and to meet the size and net worth limits.
What is INFORMS?
Miami-Dade County’s supplier portal, where vendors register to do business with the County. Registration is free.
Where do I find City of Miami bids?
Formal City of Miami bids are on BidNet Direct, and informal quotes go through GovQuote.
Who can help my Miami business with government contracts?
GERC (Global Economic Research Consulting), a woman-owned small business, handles registrations, certifications and bids for Miami firms. SAM.gov registration starts at $899. Call (909) 454-7076 or book a consultation.
Win government contracts in Miami
Book a free 15-minute readiness call and we will map the registrations, certifications and bids that fit your business.
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