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VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

A resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizing the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate an agreement for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegating authority to negotiate amendments to the Operating and Management Agreement. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The site is 50 acres. The applicant is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. The file number is 261164. The decision is a favorable recommendation, pending before the Board. Key dates: introduced 6/24/2026, committee action 9/9/2026, agenda date 10/6/2026. The resolution includes a $5,000,000.00 endowment pledged by Kenneth C. Griffin for Villa Serena's long-term care. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizing negotiation for relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegating authority to the Commissioner of District 7. The 2026 Master Plan covers a 50-acre site. The plan includes relocation of Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, from its nearby site on Brickell Avenue to an undeveloped space in Vizcaya Village. The relocation would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, assigned to County Attorney on 6/25/2026, and is scheduled for agenda date 10/6/2026 as item 11A. Status is In Committee. File Number: 261164. Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado. Decision: not stated (status is In Committee).

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Not stated. Status: In Committee. Agenda date 10/6/2026.
Address:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, located within County Commission District 7; includes property across South Miami Avenue. Villa Serena is located on Brickell Avenue (nearby site).
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. (Trust); philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation).

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the proposed relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The plan covers a 50-acre site. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to conduct due diligence and negotiate an agreement for the relocation of Villa Serena, which is fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The Trust must secure regulatory approvals from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the City of Miami, and all other agencies with jurisdiction before any renovation, construction, or relocation. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/9/2026. The item is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 11A. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The file number is 261164. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel/folio number, or zoning change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026); pending BCC action on 10/6/2026
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.; Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation)

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The site is 50 acres. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate an agreement with philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin for the relocation of Villa Serena from Brickell Avenue to Vizcaya Village. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The file number is 261164. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026. The resolution states the 2026 Master Plan includes preservation of existing historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. The resolution states the relocation would be fully funded by Mr. Griffin, who has pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment for Villa Serena's long-term care. The resolution states the Trust must secure regulatory approvals from the State Historic Preservation Officer, the City of Miami, and all other agencies with jurisdiction before any renovation, construction, or relocation activities.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

The document is a legislative item for a resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan. The plan covers a 50-acre site. The resolution also authorizes negotiations for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The applicant is not stated. The case/file number is 261164. The decision is a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. Key dates include the introduction on 6/24/2026, the committee meeting on 9/9/2026, and the agenda date of 10/6/2026. The business opportunity includes the development of new structures and landscapes, a large community-based agricultural space, and the relocation of Villa Serena, which would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel or folio, or a zoning change.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The site is 50 acres. The plan includes preservation of historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. Villa Serena is the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, to be relocated from Brickell Avenue to Vizcaya Village, funded by Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate the relocation agreement and amendments to the Operating Agreement, with no cost to the County. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on 9/9/2026. Agenda date is 10/6/2026. Introduced 6/24/2026. Prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. File number is 261164. Status is Before the Board. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. Pending BCC assignment. Agenda date 10/6/2026.
Address:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, located within County Commission District 7; includes property across South Miami Avenue. Villa Serena is on Brickell Avenue.
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.; Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation).

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the proposed relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The site is 50 acres. The plan includes preservation of existing historic buildings and development of new structures and landscapes, including a large community-based agricultural space. Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, would be relocated from its nearby site on Brickell Avenue to an undeveloped space in Vizcaya Village, surrounded by a grove of ornamental and fruiting trees. The relocation would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a separate $5,000,000.00 endowment to the Trust for Villa Serena's long-term care, programming, and public access. The resolution directs the Commissioner of District 7 to conduct due diligence and negotiate an agreement with Mr. Griffin, provided there is no cost to the County. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. Agenda date is 10/6/2026. File Number: 261164. Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado. Introduced: 6/24/2026.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.; Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation)

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

A resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizing negotiations for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegating authority to the Commissioner of District 7. The site is 50 acres. The plan includes preservation of historic buildings, new structures, a community-based agricultural space, and the relocation of Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, from Brickell Avenue to Vizcaya Village. The relocation would be funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 10/6/2026. The document does not state a final decision. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.; Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation)

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, authorizing negotiation for the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and delegating authority to the Commissioner of District 7. The document states the site is 50 acres and located within County Commission District 7. The resolution approves the 2026 Master Plan, including the proposed relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The applicant is not stated; the document references the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc. and philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin. The case/file number is 261164. The decision is not stated; the status is 'In Committee' with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. The document was introduced on 6/24/2026. The business opportunity includes the relocation of Villa Serena, development of new structures and landscapes, a large community-based agricultural space, and renovation of five historic buildings. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution

VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the proposed relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The 50-acre site includes the main house, gardens, and property across South Miami Avenue. The plan includes ongoing preservation of historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, would be relocated from its nearby site on Brickell Avenue to an undeveloped space in Vizcaya Village, surrounded by a grove of ornamental and fruiting trees. The relocation would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to conduct due diligence and negotiate an agreement for the relocation, and delegates authority to negotiate amendments to the Operating Agreement, provided there is no cost to the County. The resolution is in committee status, introduced 6/24/2026, with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
Date:
2026-09-09
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Committee
Address:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, located within County Commission District 7; includes property across South Miami Avenue; Villa Serena's nearby site on Brickell Avenue
Applicant:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc.; Kenneth C. Griffin (for Villa Serena relocation)

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, File Number 261450, a Resolution to approve the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment. The contract is for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The recommended vendors are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00, for a total combined amount of $33,975,000.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, and the agenda date is 10/6/2026. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. The status is 'Before the Board'. The contract will replace FB-01840. The fiscal impact for the five-year term is $33,975,000. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, or zoning change. It is a procurement contract for equipment. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending final decision by the Board of County Commissioners
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative item for the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, file number 261450, a resolution to approve the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (bunker gear) to three vendors for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The total combined amount is $33,975,000.00. The recommended vendors are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) for $11,424,996.00, Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) for $11,824,946.00, and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) for $10,725,058.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026. The contract will replace FB-01840, approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The contract is countywide in scope. The fiscal impact is funded by the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The document does not state a street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change, as this is a procurement item, not a development project. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending BCC decision on 10/6/2026
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, File Number 261450, a Resolution to approve the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment. The contract is for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The total combined amount is $33,975,000.00. The recommended vendors are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, was before the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026 where it was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8P6. The status is 'Before the Board'. The document does not state a final decision. The scope is countywide. The fiscal impact is $33,975,000.00, funded by the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The contract will replace FB-01840. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The contract has four groups, with a companion item for Group 4. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage. It does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Resolution approving award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00, for a total combined amount of $33,975,000.00 for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The contract is countywide in nature. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026. The contract will replace FB-01840, approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The contract has four groups, with Group 4 being a prequalification pool addressed in a companion item. The fiscal impact is $33,975,000, funded from the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 76, Contractual Services. The current contract is valued at $12,740,722 and expires on February 28, 2027. The project includes replacement of approximately 14,219 coats, 9,982 pants, 3,797 helmets, 922 gloves, 739 hoods, and 781 boots over the next five years. The vendors recommended for award are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (408 Bif Court, Orlando, FL), Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (1112 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, FL), and Viking Life-Saving Equipment (America), Inc. (11255 NW 106 Street, Suite 1, Medley, FL). Vendors not recommended include Advance Emergency Services Training, Inc. dba AEST Fire & Safety, Firefighter One LLC, MES Service Company, LLC, North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc., and PGI, Inc. The two percent User Access Program applies, the Small Business Enterprise Bid Preference and Local Preference applied, and the Living Wage Ordinance does not apply. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026; status is Before the Board; agenda date 10/6/2026
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department; Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Chief of Public Safety Arnold Palmer

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Resolution approving award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00, for a total combined amount of $33,975,000.00 for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. Introduced 8/18/2026. Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. Agenda date 10/6/2026. Status: Before the Board. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending BCC assignment
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative item for the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (bunker gear) for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The contract is for a five-year term with a total combined amount of $33,975,000.00, split among three vendors: Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) at $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) at $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) at $10,725,058.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, assigned to the County Attorney on 8/19/2026, and is scheduled for the Safety and Health Committee agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8P. The status is 'In Committee'. The document does not state a final decision. The scope is countywide. The fiscal impact is $33,975,000, funded from the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 76, Contractual Services. The contract will replace FB-01840, approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Not stated (Status: In Committee; Agenda Date: 10/6/2026)
Applicant:
Strategic Procurement Department (Requester); Municipal Equipment Company, LLC; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC; Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Recommended Vendors)

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261450 is a Resolution approving the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (bunker gear) to three vendors for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The total combined award amount is $33,975,000.00. The contract is countywide in scope. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, was before the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026 where it was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners on 10/6/2026 as Agenda Item Number 8P. The vendors recommended for award are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00. The contract will replace FB-01840, which was approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The contract includes four groups: Group 1 (Lion Structural Firefighting Ensemble), Group 2 (Globe Structural Firefighting Ensemble), Group 3 (Viking Structural Firefighting Ensemble), and Group 4 (Prequalified Pool of Vendors). A companion item is being presented to the Board in parallel to establish a prequalification pool for Group 4. The fiscal impact for the five-year term is $33,975,000, funded by the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 76, Contractual Services. The current contract is valued at $12,740,722 for a five-year and six-month term and expires on February 28, 2027. The annualized allocation under the proposed contract is higher than the current contract due to projected issuance of bunker gear to new recruits, required replacement of currently deployed equipment, replenishment of inventory reaching the end of its 10-year lifespan, and an approximately 20% contingency. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 requires bunker gear to be retired no later than 10 years from the date of manufacture. Over the next five years, it is projected that approximately 14,219 coats, 9,982 pants, 3,797 helmets, 922 gloves, 739 hoods, and 781 boots will require replacement. Vendors not recommended for award include Advance Emergency Services Training, Inc. dba AEST Fire & Safety, Firefighter One LLC, MES Service Company, LLC, North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc., and PGI, Inc. The two percent User Access Program applies, the Small Business Enterprise Bid Preference and Local Preference applied, and the Living Wage Ordinance does not apply. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending BCC assignment for 10/6/2026
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department; vendors: Municipal Equipment Company, LLC; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC; Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc.

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, a Resolution to approve the award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (bunker gear) to three vendors for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The total combined amount is $33,975,000.00. The vendors are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) for $11,424,996.00, Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) for $11,824,946.00, and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) for $10,725,058.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation from the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026. The document does not state a final decision by the Board. The contract will replace FB-01840, approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The scope is countywide. The fiscal impact is $33,975,000, funded from the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 76, Contractual Services. The document states that over the next five years, approximately 14,219 coats, 9,982 pants, 3,797 helmets, 922 gloves, 739 hoods, and 781 boots will require replacement. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Before the Board; Safety and Health Committee forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026; final Board decision not stated
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Resolution approving award of Contract No. EVN0038756 for structural firefighting personal protective equipment (bunker gear) to three vendors for a total combined amount of $33,975,000.00 for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The contract has four groups; Groups 1-3 are awarded to specific vendors, and Group 4 is a companion item for a prequalification pool. The contract replaces FB-01840, approved via Resolution No. R-683-21. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026, with eight responses received. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on September 8, 2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on October 6, 2026. The fiscal impact is $33,975,000, funded from the Fire District FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 2, Page 76, Contractual Services. The current contract expires on February 28, 2027. The award is to Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) in the amount of $11,424,996.00; Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) in the amount of $11,824,946.00; and Viking Life-Saving Equipment (America), Inc. (Group 3) in the amount of $10,725,058.00. The contract is countywide in scope. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026; pending BCC approval on 10/6/2026
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

(AWARDL) FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This is a legislative item for the award of a contract for structural firefighting personal protective equipment (bunker gear) for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The contract is for a five-year term with a total combined amount of $33,975,000. The recommended vendors are Municipal Equipment Company, LLC (Group 1) for $11,424,996.00, Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC (Group 2) for $11,824,946.00, and Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Group 3) for $10,725,058.00. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026. The contract will replace FB-01840. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, or zoning change. Public comment sentiment is not stated.

Board:
Safety and Health Committee
Date:
2026-09-08
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation; pending Board decision
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Strategic Procurement Department

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