BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commission approved a resolution allowing the Aviation Department to specify sole-sourced materials and systems for certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision aims to ensure compatibility, safety, performance, and long-term cost efficiency, projecting savings of over $302 million by avoiding replacement of existing legacy infrastructure. The approval authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects and ratifies two pending solicitations. Key projects impacted include D60 (Concourse D West Extension), Central Terminal Redevelopment (Phases 1 & 2), and North Terminal Gate Infrastructure Upgrades and Optimization. Public comment included concerns from Commissioner Gilbert III regarding the definition of 'sole source' versus 'legacy' contracts and the delegation of purchasing authority, and from Commissioner Hardemon questioning the research supporting the sole sourcing. The Aviation Department clarified that the specifications are justified by cost, lack of interchangeability, and engineer recommendations, and that the intent is to integrate new components with existing proprietary systems to avoid costly replacements and schedule delays.