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, valued at $6,729,260.00, is for components needed to replace parts damaged in accidents and derailments, and to complete six-year overhauls for the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). The purchase includes ten rail vehicle trucks, with two rear trucks equipped with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) antennas. The contract was awarded under Prequalification Pool No. FB-01645P, Rail Parts and Services Pool. Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern about the significant delay in presenting the contract for ratification, noting it was awarded in December 2023 but brought before the board over two and a half years later. DTPW cited management transition in the Goods and Services Division as the reason for the delay and stated steps are being taken to prevent future delays. The market for these specific components is limited due to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements and system compatibility, resulting in only one bid received.