BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing 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 approval, under Section 255.04, Florida Statutes, allows for the specification of these components to ensure compatibility, reduce operational disruption, and maintain cost-effectiveness, particularly for legacy systems. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations with these sole-source specifications and ratifies two pending solicitations. The decision was amended during the meeting to include a market analysis comparing sole-source component prices to the market and the cost of replacing existing systems. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the extent of sole sourcing, the definition of 'legacy' versus 'sole source' components, and the documentation of due diligence, but ultimately supported the resolution after clarifications and amendments.