QUICKLIME

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved the award of Contract No. EVN0013501, for Quicklime, to Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. The contract is for a five-year term with a total amount of $124,080,000.00 for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD). This contract will ensure a continuous supply of quicklime, a critical chemical used in water treatment for softening, pH adjustment, and alkalinity control at the County's three regional water treatment plants: John E. Preston, Hialeah, and Alexander Orr. Approximately 42,000 tons of quicklime are required annually. The contract replaces Contract No. FB-01772. An Invitation to Bid was issued on March 9, 2026, and closed on March 31, 2026, receiving two bids. Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms were able to meet the solicitation requirements. Public comment is not stated in the document.