BIOSOLIDS REJECT & AWARD

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-493-26 on June 2, 2026, approving the award of Contract No. EVN0037379 for Hauling and Disposal of Dewatered Biosolids (Group 2) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida for $101,251,800.00. This contract is for an initial five-year term with one five-year option to renew for the Water and Sewer Department. The resolution also rejected all bids received for Group 1, which pertains to hauling and disposal of dewatered biosolids, due to recent changes in Florida law restricting disposal options. A new solicitation for Group 1 will be issued. The services for Group 2 involve hauling and disposal of grit and mechanical screenings from the County's wastewater treatment plants. Public comment included concerns about the rejection of bids for Group 1 and the timing of a new solicitation, with assurances from staff that a new solicitation would be issued promptly after the rejection and that an industry day would be held. A commissioner also noted Compost USA, a current contract holder, was not listed as a participating vendor and hoped they would rebid.