DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

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

Miami-Dade County Commissioners adopted an amended resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to negotiate and award Contract No. EVN0016781, 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. The 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 concern that the top-ranked firm was significantly more expensive than the second-ranked firm, which had comparable experience. The Board ultimately voted 7-3 to recommend Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, aiming for a cost savings of approximately $1 million. The contract is activated only after a disaster to monitor debris removal and ensure FEMA reimbursement eligibility. 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, compliance with state law, and provisions for reopening negotiations on wages, overtime, special wage provisions, and group health insurance.