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 experience. The contract's cumulative value is estimated at $95 million over ten years. Separately, the Board also approved a 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 121, impacting Water and Sewer Department employees. Key changes include updated language for compliance with state law, modifications to work rules, and provisions for reopening negotiations on overtime compensation, special wage provisions, wages (cost of living adjustments), and group health insurance after November 15, 2026. Paid Parental Leave was increased from six to 12 weeks. Health insurance providers changed from AvMed to Aetna.