DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-542-26, 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 for multiple county departments. The decision was made after considerable discussion regarding the scoring of proposals, with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC being the second-ranked proposer but nearly $1 million less expensive than the top-ranked proposer, Tetra Tech, Inc. Commissioners expressed concerns about the cost difference versus the scoring difference. The final decision favored Thompson Consulting Services, LLC, citing potential cost savings and the firm's qualifications. The contract is activated only after a disaster and is used 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, pay provisions, and benefits, with specific articles open for re-negotiation later.