BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

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

Miami-Dade 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, aimed at ensuring compatibility, safety, and long-term cost efficiency within the $12 billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Program, is projected to save over $302 million by avoiding replacement costs and schedule delays. The approval authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations for these projects with specified sole-source components and ratifies two previously advertised solicitations. Key projects impacted include the D60 project (Concourse D West Extension), both phases of the Central Terminal redevelopment, and North Terminal gate optimization and infrastructure projects. Commissioners debated the definition of 'sole source' versus 'legacy' systems, with some expressing concerns about reduced competition and delegation of authority, while others emphasized the necessity of integration with existing infrastructure and the documented cost and schedule benefits.