GARBAGE COLLECTION

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261225 is a Resolution seeking approval of a non-competitive designated purchase for Contract No. 6938-2/22, Garbage Collection and Disposal Services. The action authorizes a three-year extension and additional expenditure authority of $19,411,303.00, bringing the total modified cumulative amount to $81,897,586.00 for multiple County departments. The contract is for garbage collection and disposal services at County-owned locations, including multi-story office buildings, parks, and housing facilities. The item was introduced on 7/6/2026, was deferred by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 7/15/2026, and is scheduled for the agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8P. The current contract term expires on May 31, 2028, and if approved, the contract will expire on May 31, 2031. The additional funding is needed for the five largest users: HCD requires $6,500,000, PROS requires $6,500,000, MDCR requires $1,980,000, PIOD requires $1,436,000, and WASD requires $1,701,525. The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) plans to transition these services from contracted vendors to in-house operations. Awarded vendors are Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.