BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

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

Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved a resolution allowing the Aviation Department to specify sole-source materials and systems for certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision, driven by the need to integrate with existing legacy systems and avoid significant costs and delays, affects approximately 13 out of 208 projects within the $12 billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Program. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. Key projects impacted include D60 (Concourse D West Extension), both phases of the Central Terminal redevelopment, and North Terminal gate optimization and infrastructure upgrades. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations with these specified components and ratifies two pending solicitations (Bid No. V100A and T012A). Commissioners debated the definition of 'sole source' versus 'legacy' systems, with some expressing concerns about reduced competition and delegation of authority, while others emphasized the cost and operational benefits of maintaining system compatibility. Public comment was not explicitly stated in the provided text, but commissioners voiced concerns regarding the process and justification for sole sourcing.