DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commission adopted Resolution R-542-26, directing the County Mayor or designee to negotiate and award Contract No. EVN0016781 for Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring Services to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC. The contract is for an initial five-year term with one five-year option to renew, for multiple county departments. This decision followed a debate regarding the scoring of proposals, where Thompson Consulting Services, LLC was the second-ranked proposer but offered a cost savings of approximately $1 million compared to the initially recommended top-ranked firm, Tetra Tech, Inc. Commissioners expressed concerns about the significant cost difference relative to the scoring disparity. The Board ultimately voted 7-3 to direct negotiation with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, emphasizing cost savings and the vendor's qualifications. Separately, the Board also approved and ratified the 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, A.F.L.-C.I.O., Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department Employees Local 121. This agreement includes various updates to work rules, wage provisions, and benefits, with specific articles slated for reopening for further negotiation.