GARBAGE COLLECTION

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

The document is a legislative item for a resolution authorizing a non-competitive designated purchase for garbage collection and disposal services under Contract No. 6938-2/22. The action was deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 to the September 10, 2026 Committee meeting. The resolution seeks to extend the contract by three years and add $19,411,303 in expenditure authority, for a total modified cumulative amount of $81,897,586. 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 contract was awarded to Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. and Waste Management, Inc. of Florida. The extension is to allow the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) time to transition services in-house. The additional allocations by department are: Animal Services $172,224; Community Services $346,325; Cultural Affairs $75,011; Fire Rescue $45,000; HCD $6,500,000; Medical Examiner $4,600; MDCR $1,980,000; PIOD $1,436,000; PROS $6,500,000; Seaport $565,811; Transportation and Public Works $84,807; WASD $1,701,525. The item was deferred due to Commissioner Cohen Higgins's concerns about the lack of competitive procurement, the magnitude of the request, and the need for additional information on rates and departmental needs. Commissioner Lopez recommended a formal solicitation. The committee requested DSWM provide a price comparison and a plan for bringing services in-house.