CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-07-13 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is approving a contract award to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. for the Miami International Airport (MIA) Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1. The project involves constructing a new 4-million-gallon jet fuel storage tank and associated infrastructure to increase MIA's fuel reserves. The total contract amount is $45,856,233.51, with a contract period of 730 consecutive calendar days. The project is subject to Davis Bacon Wages, Sustainable Buildings Ordinance, and Sea Level Rise Ordinance requirements. Funding sources include Future Financing, FAA, and FDOT Funds. The contract was advertised on March 12, 2026, and closed on May 1, 2026, with two bids received. Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. was the lowest bidder.