Doing Business  with M-DCPS:

There are many opportunities for vendors, contractors, and consultants to do business with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. As one of the largest businesses in Florida, the District purchases all types of supplies, materials, commodities, and services; as well as constructing and maintaining a large variety of facilities. The School Board is committed to promoting and developing business relationships with a wide variety of businesses and ensuring that minority and women owned businesses have the chance to compete for a fair share of these opportunities. These opportunities are advertised in the print media, and are now publicized here on this web site. Interested parties should fill out Vendor Application Forms along with the Vendor Category List and refer to our Bidding Information Page to stay current with our business needs.

The purpose of this document is to acquaint the public with the process, policies and procedures of the Division of Procurement Management and Materials Testing of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purchasing of commodities, goods and services.

1. Procurement Management Services believes in;
2. Adhering to ethical purchasing policies and principles;
3. Maintaining open and fair competition;
4. Maintaining fair and clear purchase and bid specifications;
5. Encouraging testing or demonstration of materials and products which may be of value to the School Board;
6. Answering all inquiries promptly;
7. Declining to take advantage of vendor errors; and
8. Following up on deliveries and assisting, when appropriate, in the prompt payment of invoices;

This web site contains a synopsis of the policies and procedures that will assist vendors in conducting business with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. All questions may not be answered in this brief summary, however, any additional questions can be directed to the Division of Procurement Management and Materials Testing at (305) 995-1380.