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 contract time and $19,411,303.00 in additional expenditure authority, bringing the total modified cumulative amount to $81,897,586.00 for multiple County departments. The current contract term expires May 31, 2028, and the extension would expire May 31, 2031. The item was deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 to the 9/10/2026 Committee meeting. The contract was originally approved by the Board on September 17, 2013, through Resolution No. R-740-13. The awarded vendors are Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. The reason for the extension is to allow the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) time to transition services in-house. The 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. No specific street address, parcel, or acreage is stated; the impact is countywide. Public comment sentiment: Commissioner Cohen Higgins expressed concern about extending a contract to the same two vendors without a competitive procurement process, calling it a monopoly, and asked for a review of whether other providers could offer the service at alternative pricing. Commissioner Lopez recommended a formal solicitation to confirm if other providers would bid. Commissioner Gonzalez agreed with the deferral and suggested procuring the services this year could identify cost savings. Chairwoman Steinberg asked DSWM to provide a plan and realistic timeline for bringing services in-house. The deferral was moved by Commissioner Cohen Higgins and seconded by Commissioner Lopez.