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 discussion where commissioners questioned the initial recommendation of Tetra Tech, Inc., which was higher in cost despite a slightly higher score. Commissioners favored Thompson Consulting Services, LLC due to a significant cost savings of approximately $1 million and its established qualifications. The contract's cumulative value is estimated at $95 million over ten years. Separately, the document details a ratified 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Miami-Dade County and AFSCME Local 121 for Water and Sewer Department employees, which includes updates to work rules, wages, health insurance providers (from AvMed to Aetna), and benefits like paid parental leave, with provisions to reopen negotiations on wages and other articles after November 15, 2026.