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 Aviation Department to specify sole-source materials and systems for certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision aims to ensure compatibility, safety, performance, and long-term cost efficiency by integrating new projects with existing legacy systems. The estimated savings from avoiding replacement of these legacy systems are projected to exceed $302 million. The approval authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects and ratifies two previously advertised solicitations. Key projects impacted 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 definition of 'sole source' versus 'legacy' contracts and the delegation of purchasing authority, and from Commissioner Hardemon questioning the research supporting the sole-source determination. The Aviation Department 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 engineers of record provided supporting recommendations.