Miami-Dade County advertised competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) No. RFP-01353 on September 17, 2019, to select a proposer to provide a rapid mass transit solution for the Beach Corridor trunk line. The County is establishing a Competitive Selection Committee (CSC) to evaluate proposals received in response to the RFP. The CSC is to be comprised of County staff and representation from key stakeholders, including the City of Miami Beach.

Kathie Brooks is a resident of Miami Beach and served as budget director, assistant city manager, and interim city manager prior to her retirement from the City in June 2019.   The Transportation and Mobility Department was among the various departments under her purview as assistant city manager.  Additionally, Ms. Brooks worked for Miami-Dade County in both transportation and budgetary capacities for many years prior to her employment with the City of Miami Beach.

Jose R. Gonzalez, P.E. has been the City’s Transportation Director for over five years and is also a resident of Miami Beach.  He served as Transportation Manager in the City of Miami and previously worked for the Florida Department of Transportation District Six.  Mr. Gonzalez has been representing the City's interests on the Beach Corridor rapid transit project for some time and is familiar with the request for proposals and the technical studies for the project.