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 the hauling and disposal of dewatered biosolids and related materials (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 rejected all bids received for Group 1, which involved hauling and disposal of dewatered biosolids, due to recent changes in Florida law that significantly impacted disposal options and increased bid prices. The services for Group 2 are critical for maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring uninterrupted wastewater treatment plant operations. The county is the largest producer of biosolids in Florida, generating approximately 200 to 400 wet tons daily from its Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant and North District Wastewater Treatment Plant, and also generates 90 to 110 tons of grit and screening daily from its three wastewater treatment plants. The new contract's annualized allocation for Group 2 is higher than the current contract due to increased estimated quantities and unit pricing. Public comment is not stated in the document.