10.13.2026 - Aviation and Seaport Committee Meeting

The Miami-Dade BCC Aviation and Seaport Committee met on October 14, 2026 (the meeting title is dated 10.13.2026). The main procurement discussion concerned Item 3C, an extension of a designated-purchase contract for proprietary airport software. Staff cited an estimated $3.2 million replacement cost and an 18-month implementation, compared with a proposed $420,000 in additional funding for the extension. The transcript also describes the contract as increasing from $650,000 to $1.7 million through December 2029, though those figures do not reconcile. Commissioners raised concerns about long-term dependence on sole-source vendors and requested written due diligence on alternatives and competition. The committee voted to defer Item 3C to its November meeting; staff also agreed to provide a countywide report on proprietary systems, contract histories, vendor performance, and replacement plans.

The committee also discussed the Miami Heat retail space at Miami International Airport. The existing agreement had expired in November 2024, and the Heat’s representative and a labor representative confirmed that a required labor peace agreement had been executed the night before the meeting. Staff said the updated lease was ready to return to the agenda and included revised financial terms; commissioners emphasized the value of local sports-team retail and the need to move contract matters forward promptly. Item 2A was deferred, with no lease renewal or new competitive award approved at this meeting.