Client News: ABM Aviation Awarded $136M Janitorial Services Contract at MIA

On April 1, 2025, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved the award ofContract No. BW-10572 (Area A1)toABM Aviation, Inc.for janitorial services atMiami International Airport(MIA). The five-year,$136,459,471agreement will provide critical services to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of passengers and airport personnel across key terminals and federal operational areas.

Scope of Services for MIA Contract:

The contract covers approximately4.74 million square feetacrossConcourses D and Eat MIA, as well as spaces used byU.S. Customs and Border Protection, theTSA, and various County-managed facilities. The services include advanced cleaning protocols, integration of smart restroom technology, and enhanced hygiene standards aimed at maintaining a world-class airport environment.

Legislative Background and Process:

Following the rejection of proposals under the competitive Solicitation No. EVN0000201, the Board of County Commissioners adoptedResolution R-177-25, directing the administration to negotiate contracts with ABM Aviation, Inc. and another top-ranked vendor. This award was made via abid waiverunder Section2-8.1(b)(1)of the County Code andSection 5.03(D)of the Home Rule Charter, and approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

This award replaces the existing MIA contract, WOPR-00919, and reflects expanded services, enhanced restroom maintenance, and compliance with Living Wage and Consumer Price Index adjustments.

Strategic Importance:

This contract is aligned with MIA’s$9 billion Future-Ready Modernization in Action Plan, a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to prepare the airport to serve77 million annual travelersand process5 million tons of freight by 2040. As part of this initiative, the contract supports MIA’s“I AM MIA”workforce development program and its emphasis on elevating the passenger experience through frontline excellence and facility innovation.

Acknowledgment:

We are especially grateful toCommissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera, who had the vision to pursue this new standard of service at MIA, and toCommissioner Danielle Cohen Higginsfor her thoughtful support. Their leadership, alongside the collective deliberation of the Board, reflects a shared commitment to innovation, cleanliness, and public health at our international gateway.

We also want to extend a word of respect to our colleagues and peers in the industry whose advocacy throughout this process was marked by professionalism and grace. The result is a stronger outcome for the airport and the community it serves.

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