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 rejected 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. Public comment included concerns about potential cost increases due to bid rejection and a query about a current contract holder (Compost USA) not being listed as a participating vendor. The rejection of Group 1 bids was attributed to pending legislation and significantly increased bid prices received. The award for Group 2 ensures continuity of critical hauling and disposal services for grit and mechanical screenings, which are disposed of at Class I landfills.