BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commission approved a resolution allowing the Aviation Department to specify sole-sourced materials and systems for certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision aims to ensure compatibility, safety, performance, and long-term cost efficiency, projecting savings of over $302 million by avoiding replacement of existing legacy systems. The approval authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects and ratifies two pending solicitations. Key projects include D60 (Concourse D West Extension), Central Terminal Redevelopment (Phases 1 & 2), and North Terminal Gate Infrastructure Upgrades and Optimization. Public comment included concerns from Commissioner Gilbert III regarding the use of 'legacy' versus true 'sole source' designations and the delegation of purchasing authority, while Commissioner Hardemon questioned the justification for savings. The Aviation Department clarified that the sole-source designation is based on the need to integrate with existing proprietary systems, citing examples like Honeywell building management and airfield lighting systems, and that alternatives would be impractical and cost-prohibitive. The resolution passed with an 11-0 vote.