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Resolution R-26-0260
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 19396 Final Action Date: 6/11/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION AND FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING IS NOT PRACTICABLE
OR ADVANTAGEOUS, AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND SKY COFFEE
BUENOS AIRES INC, A FLORIDA FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO
PROVIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION SERVICES AT NO COST
TO THE CITY ("PROJECT") AT THE FOLLOWING CITY -OWNED
PROPERTIES: (A) THE MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER AT 444 SW 2ND
AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33130 FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED TWO (2) YEARS;
AND (B) THE MIAMI POLICE HEADQUARTERS AT 400 NW 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI, FL 33128 FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED FOUR (4) YEARS;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS,
IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE
NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT, SUBJECT TO
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
LAWS.
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, the City of Miami's ("City") concession vendor
unexpectedly ceased operations at the administrative building known as the Miami Riverside
Center at 444 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130 ("MRC") and the Miami Police
Headquarters at 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128 ("Police HQ") (collectively,
"Premises"); and
WHEREAS, as a result, there is no dedicated on -site food and beverage service
available for employees or visitors within the Premises; and
WHEREAS, Sky Coffee Buenos Aires Inc ("Sky Coffee") is a Florida for -profit
corporation, with the purpose of providing food and beverage concession services; and
WHEREAS, Sky Coffee has expressed its interest and ability to provide concession services
at the Premises; and
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WHEREAS, waiving competitive sealed bidding and engaging Sky Coffee to provide
food and beverage concessions at the Premises will allow employees and visitors to obtain
these services as soon as possible without the delay associated with the formal competitive
procurement process to replace the concession vendor that unexpectedly ceased operations,
which is in the City's and the community's best interest; and
WHEREAS, the City and Sky Coffee desire and intend to enter into one or more
agreements ("Agreements") to provide food and beverage concession services within the
Premises at no cost to the City ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the City Code, the City Manager has
determined that competitive sealed bidding is not practicable or advantageous to the City and
has recommended waiving competitive sealed bidding requirements, with the written findings
supporting such determination attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager's recommendation and written findings must be ratified,
confirmed, and approved by the City Commission by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote after
an advertised public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public
hearing, the City Manager's written findings that competitive sealed bidding is not practicable or
advantageous to the City are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed, and competitive sealed
bidding requirements are accordingly waived.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute the
Agreements, in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, with Sky Coffee for the provision of food
and beverage concession services, at no cost to the City, at the MRC for a term not to exceed
two (2) years, and at the Police HQ for a term not to exceed four (4) years.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorizedI to negotiate and execute such
agreements, amendments or other documents, in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, as may
be necessary for the Project, subject to compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local
laws.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
g Wy j ng III, C y ttor y 6/2/2026
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