FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County's Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee (IEIC) considered a resolution to reject all proposals for the Fare Collection Application (RFP No. EVN0001148) for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The administration initially recommended rejection due to numerous objections received from proposers and ambiguities in the RFP regarding subcontracting with the current fare collection equipment provider (Genfare), the number of firms to be shortlisted for oral presentations, and the evaluation of optional items and pricing. The administration later requested to withdraw the rejection recommendation to return with a recommended vendor. Discussions revealed issues with the procurement process, including the advancement of five proposers when the RFP stipulated three, and concerns about PCI compliance with the current vendor. The committee ultimately deferred the item to its next meeting (June 10, 2026) to allow the administration to provide a detailed report on all proposers' scores, pricing, and a rational analysis for price point allocation, addressing concerns raised by commissioners. The original contract for fare collection equipment (Contract No. L8481-0/27) was valued at $31,671,329 and expires January 31, 2028. The RFP was advertised on May 16, 2025, with proposals received on August 29, 2025. The item was withdrawn from the agenda on June 10, 2026, after the committee voted to defer it.