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 the hauling and disposal of dewatered biosolids (Group 2) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida for $101,251,800.00. This contract has an initial five-year term with one five-year option to renew for the Water and Sewer Department. The resolution also authorized the rejection of 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 is anticipated. The contract for Group 2 covers grit and mechanical screenings from the County's three wastewater treatment plants. The total estimated value for the 10-year term of Group 2 is $101,251,800. The current contract for similar services expires October 31, 2026. Public comment included concerns about rising costs due to bid rejection and hopes for a swift re-solicitation, with one commissioner noting a current contract holder's absence from the bidding process.