CENTRAL CHILLER REPAIRS

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-05-11 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners ratified an emergency contract (E-10658) for Phase 1 of Central Chiller Plant Condenser Water Repairs at Miami International Airport. The contract, awarded to Botas Engineering, Inc. for $305,228.00, addresses critical failures in the condenser water system and structural deterioration of cooling towers (CT-1, CT-2, CT-3, CT-5, CT-6, CT-7, and CT-8). These issues have reduced the plant's cooling capacity and compromised redundancy, posing a risk to essential airport operations. Phase 1 involves engineering assessment and re-design services. Phase 2, for construction services with an anticipated budget of $35 million, will be presented separately. The emergency was declared on December 12, 2025, due to operational necessity. Public comment is not stated.