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 certain sole-source materials and systems for capital improvement projects. This decision, driven by the need to maintain compatibility with existing legacy systems and avoid significant costs and delays, impacts approximately 13 out of 208 projects within the $12 billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Program. The estimated savings from this approach are over $302 million. Key projects affected include D60 (Concourse D West Extension), both phases of the Central Terminal redevelopment, and North Terminal gate optimization and infrastructure upgrades. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to advertise solicitations with these specified components and ratifies two prior solicitations (Bid No. V100A and T012A) that already included them. 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 cost and operational benefits of maintaining system compatibility. The final decision passed with an 11-0 vote.