BID WAIVER OF SOLE SOURCED MATERIALS

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

Miami-Dade County Commission amended and approved a resolution authorizing the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) to specify sole-sourced materials and systems in procurement documents for identified Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. This decision allows for the specification of certain legacy electrical, security, and safety systems and infrastructure components that are unique and available exclusively from a single supplier. The estimated savings from avoiding replacement costs and schedule delays are projected to exceed $302 million. The resolution ratifies the advertisement of two pending solicitations, Bid No. V100A and Bid No. T012A, which included these sole-source components. Commissioners debated the definition of 'sole source' versus 'legacy' contracts, with some expressing concerns about limiting competition and others emphasizing the cost and operational continuity benefits. The approved resolution specifies that the justification for sole sourcing is based on cost, lack of interchangeability, and recommendations from architects and engineers of record.