Finding New Development Opportunities Requires Creativity

Florida’s rapid population growth and continued business migration have created extraordinary pressure on infrastructure, but they have also opened the door to significant opportunities for private developers willing to think beyond traditional procurement models.

The City of Miami adopted two ordinances reshaping its procurement process, one clarifying Commission oversight of unsolicited proposals, and one expanding cooperative purchasing authority.

House Bill 1389 (“HB 1389”) was approved by the Florida Legislature on March 13, 2026, and will become law on July 1, 2026, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor.