PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STATION

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution waiving competitive bidding to approve a Programming Partnership Operating and Management Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. (PHSS) for continued operation of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for care of sick and injured seabirds. The agreement term is through April 1, 2027, with yearly fees to the County of $300.00. PHSS has operated at this location since 1990 and will relocate to a new facility on or before April 1, 2027. The resolution was adopted on 7/21/2026. The staff recommendation notes PHSS cares for around 2,700 native wildlife patients per year, totaling around 70,000 bird lives impacted over the life of the original lease. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.