Vendor Academy

The Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) is committed to providing procurement-related information to the County’s vendors to promote the objectives of equity, environmental sustainability, economic development and engagement of all stakeholders to foster accountable and transparent governance. As providers of goods and services, vendors represent key stakeholders in the success of the County’s procurement processes.

Below are various training resources, including upcoming virtual instructor-led workshops, INFORMS materials, links to videos and upcoming outreach/vendor onboarding events.

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

This course provides a summary of the OIG’s authority, function and independence in its oversight of large and diverse governmental organizations.
- Wednesday, March 15
  10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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This course is intended to provide an understanding of the County’s Request to Qualify solicitation method. It explains the difference between a contract and a prequalification pool and discusses spot market competitions.
- Wednesday, March 22
  10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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This workshop will provide a general understanding of the Request for Proposals process and how vendors can respond to RFPs.
- Wednesday, March 29
  10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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This workshop is intended to provide an overview of the County’s procurement opportunities, vendor registration process and the Small Business Enterprise programs. The workshop will also provide a general understanding of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement method and how vendors can respond to an ITB.
- April 7
  10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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To help vendors to submit proper invoices to the County. The workshop will also provide information on payment methods offered by the County.
- April 12
  10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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This workshop is intended to provide an overview of the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) & Design Build process. It also explains the vendor registration process, how to obtain Prequalification and Technical Certifications, governing legislations, and how to respond to A&E and Design Build solicitations.
- April 26
  10 a.m. to noon
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• Keep Ethics in Mind When You do Business with the County – May 4, 2023
This course is intended to promote an understanding of ethics in the procurement process. It examines conflict of interest, principal and lobbyist registration requirements, cone of silence and public records law.
- May 4
  10 a.m. to noon
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This workshop explains the procurement methods that are used by the County for construction services. It also explains the roles of the contracting parties, key elements of a construction contract and the County’s Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program.
- May 10
  2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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This workshop will provide a general understanding of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and how vendors can respond to RFPs.
- June 7
  10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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This workshop will provide an overview of the insurance requirements for County contracts. Common insurance requirements such as workers compensation, automobile liability, general liability, professional liability and completed builders’ risks will be discussed.
- June 28
  10 a.m.-11 a.m.
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We are Here to Listen, Ready to Respond

The Strategic Procurement Department pledges to respond to vendor concerns and to provide professional, courteous and prompt service. SPD is committed to treating vendors equitably and building strategic relationships.

Vendor Feedback Form

Procurement 101 Videos

How to Register as a Vendor in Miami-Dade County (English)

How to Register as a Vendor in Miami-Dade County (Spanish)

How to Register as a Vendor in Miami-Dade County (Haitian Creole)

Here are some helpful resources for using the INFORMS eSupplier Portal:
- Recorded eSupplier Workshop
  Password: q37%t+pG
- Submit a Bid Job Aid

Vendor Onboarding Events

Doing business with the County does not have to be challenging. The Academy offers onboarding events that provide information on the different procurement processes and navigation of the INFORMS eSupplier portal.

Be sure to bookmark this page so you can be informed of all future onboarding events.

March 17, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. | Register now
April 21, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. | Register now
May 26, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. | Register now
June 23, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. | Register now

Vendor Forums - A New Path to Collaboration

Vendor Forums demonstrate the County’s commitment to engage and collaborate with vendors. The goals of these forums include:

Providing opportunities for vendors to interact with County staff
Providing valuable insights on vendors’ experiences in doing business with the County.
Building and strengthening relationships between the County and vendors.
Providing avenues for vendors to learn about the County’s contracting opportunities and resources that are available to help them thrive.

Vendor Forums are hosted by the Strategic Procurement Department on the third Thursday of the designated month (unless otherwise noted) from 10 a.m. until noon. Online registration will be available 30 days prior to each session.

Upcoming Vendor Forums

April 20, 10 a.m. -noon | Register now; submit your question by April 7
May 18, 10 a.m. - noon | Register now; submit your question by May 5
June 15, 10 a.m. - noon | Register now; submit your question by June 2

Here's a list of additional resources to help your business strive in Miami-Dade County:
- South Florida Anchor Alliance
  South Florida Anchor Alliance is a collaborative of regional institutions-hospitals and healthcare systems, education enterprises, and municipalities-coming together to harness their collective multi-billion-dollar spending power and vast human and intellectual capital in order to create a more just and inclusive local economy. The collective commitment of these institutions supports the stability and growth of our local small business community by providing access to critical resources that expand access to contracting opportunities, training assistance, capacity building and workforce development.
- Strive305
  The Strive305 program is designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses countywide and support budding entrepreneurs as they launch and grow new businesses.
- Finance Department - Vendor Payments
  Miami-Dade County offers a payment option that will expedite County payments to your organization.
- Internal Services Department - Small Business Development Division
  Small Business Development is responsible for the County’s Debarment, Cone of Silence, Selection Committee Formations, Change Order Coordination Process, Anti-Discrimination Ordinance, Prompt Payment Ordinance, Equitable Distribution Program, and Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program as mandated by County Code, implementing orders, and federal regulations.

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Interest Categories

Online Services

News & Social Media

Create a new miamidade.gov account

Elected Officials

County Agencies

Transparency & Open Data

Employee Information

My Employee Portal

Vendor Academy

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

Office of the Inspector General’s Roles in the Procurement Process – March 15

Contracting Opportunities: Request to Qualify/Prequalification Pools – March 22

Contracting Opportunities: Request for Proposal – March 29

Contracting Opportunities: Invitation to Bid – April 7

Vendor Payments – April 12

Architectural and Engineering & Design-Build Services – April 26

Keep Ethics in Mind When You do Business with the County – May 4

Construction Services – May 10

Contracting Opportunities: Request for Proposals – June 7

Insurance Requirements – June 28