BIOSOLIDS REJECT & AWARD

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-493-26, 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 over an initial five-year term with one five-year option to renew. The contract is for the Water and Sewer Department. All bids for Group 1 (Hauling and Disposal of Dewatered Biosolids) were rejected due to recent changes in Florida law impacting disposal options and increasing bid prices. The services cover the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant (CDWWTP) and North District Wastewater Treatment Plant (NDWWTP) for biosolids, and all three wastewater treatment plants for grit and mechanical screenings. The contract aims to ensure continuity of critical services, maintain regulatory compliance, and support uninterrupted wastewater treatment operations. The fiscal impact for the initial five-year term is $50,625,900, with a potential cumulative value of $101,251,800 over 10 years. The current unit price is $78.27 per wet ton, while the proposed contract reflects $129.81 per wet ton, with an increased annual estimated quantity from 46,000 to 78,000 tons.