QUICKLIME

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is approving the award of Contract No. EVN0013501, for Quicklime, to Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. The contract is for a five-year term with a total amount of $124,080,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD). This quicklime is a critical chemical used in water treatment operations at three regional water treatment plants to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract will ensure a reliable supply of approximately 42,000 tons of quicklime annually. The contract replaces Contract No. FB-01772. An Invitation to Bid was issued on March 9, 2026, and two bids were received by March 31, 2026. Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms were able to meet the solicitation requirements. The quicklime must meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements, including a minimum average calcium oxide (CaO) concentration of 90 percent by weight and conformity to AWWA Standard B202-25 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60.