BIOSOLIDS REJECT & AWARD

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-493-26 on June 2, 2026, approving the award of Contract No. EVN0037379 for Hauling and Disposal of Dewatered Biosolids (Group 2) to Waste Management Inc. of Florida for $101,251,800.00. This contract has an initial five-year term with one five-year option to renew for the Water and Sewer Department. The resolution also authorized the rejection of all bids received for Group 1, which pertains to hauling and disposal of dewatered biosolids, due to recent changes in Florida law restricting disposal options. A new solicitation for Group 1 is anticipated. The decision to reject Group 1 bids was influenced by pending legislation and increased bid prices. Public comment from Vice Chairwoman Milian Orbis raised concerns about holding current pricing after rejecting bids, and Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed hope that Compost USA would rebid for the new solicitation. Staff explained that the rejection of Group 1 bids was necessary due to new Florida Statutes and regulations impacting land application, and a new solicitation would be published soon, with an industry day planned. The contract for Group 2 ensures continuity of critical services for wastewater treatment plants.