BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution allowing the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) to specify certain sole-source materials and systems in procurement documents for identified Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision, made on June 2, 2026, aims to expedite project completion, reduce costs, and minimize operational disruption by allowing the use of proprietary components compatible with existing airport infrastructure. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects and ratifies two pending solicitations. Commissioners expressed concerns about the extent of sole sourcing and legacy contracts, but the administration clarified that the authority is limited to specific projects and components, and that overall construction contracts will still be competitively bid. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. The amended resolution, R-464-26, was passed 11-0.