07.15.2026 - Infrastructure, Innovation, and Technology Committee Meeting

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Infrastructure, Innovation, and Technology Committee met on July 15, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included a supplemental agreement with BCC Engineering LLC for construction engineering and inspection services on the Delland South intermodal station project, increasing the contract by nearly $2 million to a total of $5.4 million over approximately two years. Commissioners expressed concerns about expanding project scopes and rising costs amid budget shortfalls. Another significant item involved extending a $62 million solid waste services contract through 2031 without a competitive procurement process, prompting calls for deferral to allow further analysis and potential solicitation of bids to ensure fiscal responsibility and explore in-house service options. The committee also addressed the upcoming budget presentations, agreeing to defer detailed departmental budget reviews until after the mayor's budget release to enable more informed discussions. The meeting highlighted a focus on prudent contract management, transparency, and cost control in capital projects and essential services procurement.