Dive Brief:

• Contractors who have jobs worth $1 million or more with Miami-Dade County would find themselves viewed more favorably for future work if they do 50% local hiring on the jobs, the Board of Commissioners has decided.
• The suggestion – it's not a binding requirement – will apply to jobs that cost the government $1 million or more once the administration scopes out to administer the program.
• The teeth in the request come in directions to the county procurement division to look at hiring success when weighing bids for future jobs.

Dive Insight:

If the policy were in effect now, it would cover about 30 contracts, according to staff for the ordinance's sponsor, Commissioner Jean Monestime. The goal may not be difficult; the PortTunnel project that is going on comprises 80% local residents, according to the company hired to drive the project, Miami Access Tunnel.