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 and overhaul of 10 rail vehicle trucks for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The contract amount is $6,729,260.00 and is for a six-month term, funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The trucks are needed to replace components damaged in accidents and derailments and to complete six-year overhauls to maintain fleet reliability and safe operations. The procurement was conducted via an Invitation to Quote under a prequalification pool, and only one bid was received due to the specialized and proprietary nature of the OEM components. Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern about the significant delay in presenting the contract for ratification, which was awarded in December 2023 but brought before the board in June 2026.