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Commissioners approve $21.6 million diversion contracts; members press state attorney on limited vendors, program fees
Summary
The committee approved contracts with two vendors to provide misdemeanor diversion services after discussion about why only two providers responded to the RFP, the program's fee structure and whether part of fees could be directed to a scholarship or community fund.
Miami-Dade County commissioners on May 13 approved contracts awarding misdemeanor diversion services to Advocate Program Inc. and Court Options Inc., with an estimated cumulative revenue of $21,600,000 over an initial five-year term and an optional three-year renewal. The item passed by voice vote after commissioners and representatives from the State Attorney's Office discussed vendor selection, participant fees and possible community uses for part of those fees.
The resolution (Contract EVN8779) directs the county mayor or designee to execute the contracts and exercise related options, including cancellations and renewals. County staff told the committee the $21.6 million estimate represents fees that could be collected directly from program participants over the contract period; those fees are paid by defendants who elect diversion rather than by the county.
Why two vendors? Commissioners asked why the program is limited to two contracted providers. County staff said the…
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