The County Code will be amended to specify that a “Local Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise that submits a bid for a contract shall receive a bid preference of five percent of the price bid.” The preference will only be used for evaluating and awarding the bids and will not affect the contract price. In addition, the preference will also be extended to Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Notices to Professional Consultants.

“We have disabled veterans across Miami-Dade who have made extraordinary sacrifices for our nation,” said Commissioner Diaz, who served in the U.S. Marines and is the County’s military liaison. “Their dedication to upholding our freedoms should be acknowledged should they wish to procure a contract to work with the County.”

Commissioner Diaz was met with support by several of his colleagues; Commissioners Barbara Jordan, Dorrin Rolle, Audrey Edmonson, Rebeca Sosa, Carlos Gimenez, Katy Sorenson, Dennis Moss, and Javier Souto all co-sponsored the item.

For more information, please contact Commissioner Diaz’s office at 305-599-1200.