Council Meeting - April 8th, 2026 - Morning Session

The City of Doral held a council meeting on April 8, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a Request for Proposals (RFP 202601) for pre-construction and construction management at risk services for a new police department headquarters, with Core Construction identified as the top-ranked firm. The council authorized the city manager to negotiate and enter into agreements related to this project, which is estimated to cost approximately $54 million and is planned to be funded through a 30-year debt issuance. Additionally, the council approved an agreement with DLR Group Inc. for architectural design and engineering services for the police headquarters. Another procurement decision involved selecting Cells as the vendor for a solar street lighting pilot project, with a budgeted amount including a 10% contingency. The council also approved contracts for the purchase of office furniture for city facilities and allocated a $1,000 municipal sponsorship to the Breast Support Center for Women Corp. Policy discussions included a new ordinance requiring hotels to post no hourly rate signs to combat illicit activities. The meeting also featured community engagement items such as recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month and approving a summer government externship program for high school students. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on capital improvement projects, vendor selections, and budget allocations to support city infrastructure and community programs.