GARBAGE COLLECTION

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Legislative Item File Number 261225, a Resolution authorizing a non-competitive designated purchase under Contract No. 6938-2/22 for Garbage Collection and Disposal Services. The resolution seeks additional time of three years and expenditure authority of $19,411,303.00 for a total modified cumulative amount of $81,897,586.00 for multiple County departments. The item was introduced on 7/6/2026 and was deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meetings on 7/15/2026 and 9/10/2026, with the next scheduled meeting on 10/15/2026. The contract currently has a cumulative allocation of $62,486,283 and expires on May 31, 2028; if approved, it would expire on May 31, 2031. The vendors are Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. The Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) plans to transition these services in-house. Public comment during the committee meeting included Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressing concern about the magnitude of the request, the lack of a competitive procurement process, and the County's reliance on two vendors, and asking for a deferral to obtain additional information. Commissioner Lopez seconded the motion and recommended a formal solicitation. Commissioner Gonzalez agreed with the deferral. Chairwoman Steinberg asked DSWM to provide its plan and a realistic timeline for bringing services in house. Ms. Uppal of DSWM stated the department would issue a formal Invitation to Bid to obtain pricing. The item was deferred to the September 10, 2026 Committee meeting.