DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners adopted an amended resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to negotiate and award Contract No. EVN0016781, Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring Services, to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC. This contract is for an initial five-year term with one, five-year option to renew, and is intended to save the County approximately $1 million compared to the initial recommendation for Tetra Tech, Inc. The decision was made after commissioners questioned the scoring process, noting a significant cost difference between the top two proposers. Public comment included concerns from Commissioners Gilbert III, Rodriguez, Cohen Higgins, and Milian Orbis regarding the scoring, cost disparity, and the absence of a representative to explain the recommendation. The contract is activated post-disaster to monitor debris removal and ensure FEMA reimbursement eligibility. Separately, the Board also approved and ratified the 2026-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, A.F.L.-C.I.O., Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department Employees Local 121. This agreement includes various updates to work rules, compliance with state law, and provisions for reopening negotiations on wages, overtime, special wage provisions, and group health insurance. Key changes include updated tool allowance, hazardous duty pay, trades proficiency allowance, a change in health insurance provider from AvMed to Aetna, and an increase in paid parental leave from six to 12 weeks.