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 certain sole-source materials and systems in procurement documents for identified Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision, made on June 2, 2026, aims to expedite project completion, reduce costs, and minimize operational disruption by allowing the use of proprietary components compatible with existing airport infrastructure. The resolution was amended to require a market analysis comparing sole-source component prices to market prices and the cost of replacing existing systems. Commissioners expressed concerns about the extent of sole sourcing, with some arguing that 'legacy' components had alternatives and that the process bypassed competitive bidding. The Aviation Department clarified that the authority is limited to specific projects and components, and that overall project bids will still be competitive. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. Two specific bids, V100A and T012A, were ratified.