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 (initially three, but five were invited due to ties), and the evaluation of pricing for optional items. The administration sought to revise the RFP to ensure a fair and competitive process and to comply with federal funding requirements. During committee discussions, concerns were raised about the procurement process, including the initial interpretation of the RFP allowing five proposers for oral presentations when only three were stipulated, and the lack of 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, as well as to address specific questions from committee members. The item was initially introduced on April 8, 2026, and was withdrawn from the agenda on June 10, 2026, after being deferred from a prior meeting on May 13, 2026.