DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

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

Miami-Dade County Commission adopted Resolution No. 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 was made after considerable discussion regarding the scoring and cost difference between Thompson Consulting Services, LLC and the initially recommended vendor, Tetra Tech, Inc. Commissioners expressed concerns about the significant cost savings offered by Thompson Consulting Services, LLC ($1 million less) compared to the slight difference in scoring points. Ultimately, the Board amended the resolution to award the contract to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, citing its qualifications and the substantial cost savings. The contract's cumulative value is approximately $95 million over ten years. Separately, the document also details the ratification of a 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 121, covering Water and Sewer Department employees. This agreement includes various updates to work rules, pay provisions, and benefits, with specific articles slated for reopening for further negotiation.