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. This contract is for an initial five-year term with one, five-year option to renew, and is intended to save the County approximately $1 million compared to the initial recommendation for Tetra Tech, Inc. The decision followed a discussion where Commissioners expressed concern over the significant cost difference between the top two proposers despite a small scoring disparity. Public comment was not explicitly stated, but Commissioners Gilbert III, Rodriguez, Cohen Higgins, and Milian Orbis voiced concerns regarding the scoring and cost, influencing the amendment to select the lower-cost proposer. The contract is activated only after a disaster to monitor debris removal and ensure FEMA reimbursement eligibility.