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 authority is limited to specific projects and components, aiming to expedite project completion, reduce costs, and minimize operational disruption due to proprietary and legacy airport infrastructure. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. Commissioner Bermudez initially expressed concern about sole sourcing but was satisfied with the explanation. Commissioner Gilbert III raised significant objections, arguing that 'legacy' components should not be conflated with true 'sole source' items and that this approach limits competition and innovation. The resolution was amended to require a market analysis comparing sole-source component prices to market prices and the cost of replacing existing systems. The final vote was 11-0.