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, aimed at ensuring compatibility, safety, performance, and long-term cost efficiency, is projected to save over $302 million by avoiding replacement costs and schedule delays associated with integrating new systems with existing legacy infrastructure. The approval authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects with the specified sole-source components and ratifies two pending solicitations. Key projects identified include D60 (Concourse D West Extension), Central Terminal Redevelopment (Phases 1 & 2), and North Terminal Gate Infrastructure Upgrades and Optimization. Public comment during committee meetings revealed concerns about the use of 'legacy' contracts and the definition of 'sole source,' with some commissioners questioning the administration's approach and the thoroughness of the required statutory analysis. The administration clarified that the sole-source designation is based on the need for compatibility with existing proprietary systems, where alternatives are impractical or cost-prohibitive, and that the overall projects remain competitively bid.