HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-24-0448City of Miami
Resolution R-24-0448
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 16919 Final Action Date: 11/21/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT SPONSORSHIPS FROM VARIOUS CORPORATIONS
AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ANNUAL PATHWAYS
TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SUMMIT ("THE SUMMIT"), A TWO-DAY
INTENSIVE SUMMIT FOR AN ANTICIPATED 200 TO 500 LOCAL, SMALL,
AND MINORITY BUSINESSES, SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 20-21, 2025,
CONSISTING OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE LUNCHEONS,
MATCHMAKING SESSIONS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND LARGE
PRIME CONTRACTORS, AND AN EXPO FOR RESOURCE PARTNERS;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS, OR MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT
SPONSORSHIPS FROM CORPORATIONS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR
ALL FUTURE ANNUAL SUMMITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's ("City") Procurement Department ("Procurement") will
host the Annual Pathways to Public Procurement Summit ("Summit"); and
WHEREAS, the Summit is designed to connect local, small, and minority businesses
with government agencies and major corporations, offering a one-on-one experience focused
on: (a) doing business with the City and other agencies; (b) resources for local, small, and
minority businesses; (c) contracting opportunities; (d) a matchmaking session where business
owners can meet with agency representatives and prime contractors; and (e) an Expo for key
resource partners; and
WHEREAS, to support a successful event, Procurement has established sponsorship
levels: Diamond ($25,000), Platinum ($15,000), Gold ($10,000), Silver ($5,000), and Bronze
($2,500); and
WHEREAS, the first Summit, held October 19-20, 2023, successfully drew 500
attendees from 150 firms, with participation from over 30 local, state, and federal agencies via
Expo displays and one-on-one matchmaking sessions; and
WHEREAS, last year's Summit also featured an Amazon Business Lounge where
Amazon executives presented on opportunities through Amazon's Small Business, Black
Business Accelerator, and Hispanic Business Accelerator programs; and
WHEREAS, following the success of the inaugural Summit, Procurement intends to
make this an annual event; and
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 16919 (Revision:) Printed On: 8/8/2025
File ID: 16919 Enactment Number: R-24-0448
WHEREAS, after each Summit, Procurement will provide the Commission a report on
the event, including a list of all sponsorship donations and donor names;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to accept sponsorships for the Summit.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any
necessary documents, including amendments, renewals, and modifications, in forms acceptable
to the City Attorney.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized to accept sponsorships from
corporations and organizations for all future Summits.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge = . Wyy ng III, City ttor -y 11/12/2024
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal regulations that may be imposed,
including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions.
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 16919 (Revision:) Printed on: 8/8/2025