GARBAGE COLLECTION

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

The document is a Miami-Dade County legislative item (File Number 261225) for a Resolution authorizing a non-competitive designated purchase under Contract No. 6938-2/22 for Garbage Collection and Disposal Services. The action sought is 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 item was deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 to the September 10, 2026 Committee meeting. The contract was originally approved on September 17, 2013, via Resolution No. R-740-13. The current contract term expires May 31, 2028, and the requested extension would expire May 31, 2031. The current cumulative allocation is $62,486,283. The additional allocations by department are: Animal Services $172,224; Community Services $346,325; Cultural Affairs $75,011; Fire Rescue $45,000; HCD $6,500,000; Medical Examiner $4,600; MDCR $1,980,000; PIOD $1,436,000; PROS $6,500,000; Seaport $565,811; Transportation and Public Works $84,807; WASD $1,701,525. The awarded vendors are Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. The purpose is to allow the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) time to transition services in-house. The decision was deferred. Public comment sentiment: Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed concern about extending a contract to the same two vendors without a competitive process, noting a potential monopoly, and asked for a review of whether other providers could offer alternative pricing. Commissioner Lopez recommended a formal solicitation to confirm if other providers would bid. Commissioner Gonzalez agreed with the deferral and noted the opportunity to compare costs. Chairwoman Steinberg asked DSWM to provide a plan and timeline for bringing services in house. Ms. Uppal (department) stated the department would issue a formal Invitation to Bid and obtain pricing. The deferral was moved by Commissioner Cohen Higgins and seconded by Commissioner Lopez.