CENTRAL CHILLER REPAIRS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-02 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-488-26, ratifying an emergency contract (E-10658) for Central Chiller Plant Condenser Water Repairs (Phase 1) to Botas Engineering, Inc. for $305,228.00. This contract addresses critical failures in the condenser water system at Miami International Airport (MIA), impacting cooling capacity and posing operational and safety risks. Phase 1 involves engineering assessment and re-design services. Phase 2, for construction services, is anticipated to cost approximately $35 million and will be bid separately. The emergency was declared on December 12, 2025, due to the inability of the system to meet cooling demands and structural deterioration of cooling towers.