GARBAGE COLLECTION

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

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261225 is a Resolution for a non-competitive designated purchase under Contract No. 6938-2/22 for Garbage Collection and Disposal Services. The action seeks to authorize an additional three years of time and $19,411,303.00 in expenditure authority, bringing the total modified cumulative amount to $81,897,586.00 for multiple County departments. The contract was originally approved on September 17, 2013, and currently expires on May 31, 2028; if approved, it would expire on May 31, 2031. The item was deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meetings on July 15, 2026, and September 10, 2026. The requested additional allocations by department are: HCD $6,500,000; PROS $6,500,000; MDCR $1,980,000; PIOD $1,436,000; WASD $1,701,525; Animal Services $172,224; Community Services $346,325; Cultural Affairs $75,011; Fire Rescue $45,000; Medical Examiner $4,600; Seaport $565,811; Transportation and Public Works $84,807. The awarded vendors are Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. The purpose is to allow the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) time to transition services in-house. Public comment from Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed concern about extending a $62 million contract with an additional $20 million to the same two vendors without a competitive procurement process, calling it a monopoly. Commissioner Lopez recommended a formal solicitation to confirm whether other providers would bid. Commissioner Gonzalez agreed with the deferral to evaluate cost savings. The item was deferred to allow the department to provide additional information, including a price comparison and a plan for bringing services in-house.