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 rail vehicle trucks. The contract amount is $6,729,260.00. The parts are needed for repairs after accidents and derailments, and for six-year overhauls to maintain fleet availability. The contract was awarded on December 21, 2023, but ratification was delayed due to management transitions within the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern about the significant delay in presenting the item for approval, noting it was well beyond the typical 120-day timeframe. Mayor Levine Cava acknowledged the delay and stated a new system is in place to prevent recurrence. The contract was awarded under a prequalification pool for rail parts and services, and only one bid was received due to OEM requirements and system compatibility constraints. The components are proprietary, and Hitachi Rail STS USA is the original equipment manufacturer.