COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR RAIL PARTS AND SERVICES

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution ratifying a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA for the purchase of rail parts. The contract, valued at $6,729,260.00, is for rail vehicle trucks needed for repairs after accidents and derailments, and for six-year overhauls. The award was made under a prequalification pool for rail parts and services. Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern about a significant delay in presenting the contract for ratification, noting it was awarded in December 2023 but brought before the board approximately two and a half years later, exceeding the typical 120-day timeframe. He supported the item but urged the administration to prevent future delays. Mayor Levine Cava acknowledged the delay was due to a lack of a system at the time and stated a system is now in place to prevent recurrence. The limited market for these specific OEM components resulted in only one bid.