COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR RAIL PARTS AND SERVICES

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners ratified a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for $6,729,260.00 to purchase rail parts, specifically 10 rail vehicle trucks (including 2 with ATO antennas) for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The contract was awarded on December 21, 2023, but ratification was delayed. Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern about the significant delay in presenting the contract for approval, noting it was awarded over two years after the initial need and well beyond the typical 120-day timeframe for goods and services. Mayor Levine Cava acknowledged the delay was due to a lack of a system at the time and stated a new system is now in place to prevent recurrence. The contract is for essential maintenance and replacement of damaged components to ensure fleet reliability and safe operations. Funding is from Mobility Impact Fees. The procurement process involved an Invitation to Quote under a prequalification pool, resulting in one bid due to the specialized and proprietary nature of the components, requiring original equipment manufacturer parts.