DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING

Policy Council · 2026-06-08 · resolution

Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 260739 is a Resolution approving the award of Contract No. EVN0016781, Disaster Debris Removal Monitoring Services, to Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $190,070,000.00 for an initial five-year term and one five-year option to renew for multiple County departments. The contract is countywide in scope and covers services including field monitoring of debris reduction and removal, truck certification, damage assessment, training, and emergency planning, as well as preparing and submitting public assistance applications to FEMA, the State of Florida, and other agencies. The item was introduced on 4/22/2026, assigned to the County Attorney on 4/29/2026, and amended by the Policy Council on 6/8/2026. The staff recommendation is to approve the award. The contract replaces RFP-00172, approved via Resolution No. R-37-16. The current contract expires on June 30, 2026. The fiscal impact for the initial five-year term is $95,085,000, with a cumulative value of $190,070,000 if the option to renew is exercised. The highest-ranked proposer, Tetra Tech, Inc., is non-local. The contract allocation will only be used if needed, and the County makes no guarantees as to the volume of work or value. The departments and allocations are: Aviation $1,000,000; Fire Rescue $4,700,000; People and Internal Operations $70,000; Communications, Information and Technology $100,000; Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces $34,000,000; PortMiami $200,000; Solid Waste Management $150,000,000. The Procurement Contracting Manager is Pearl Bethel of the Strategic Procurement Department. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the agreement. The document notes that the item was amended, and a substituted version is referenced as Legislative File No. 261096. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.