CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

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

Resolution approving a contract award to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. for the MIA Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1 at Miami International Airport, Contract No. W019A, in an amount not to exceed $45,856,233.51. The project will add one 4-million-gallon fuel storage tank, increasing MIA's fuel storage capacity from 12 million to 24 million gallons upon completion of Phases I and II. The contract term is 730 consecutive calendar days. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the contract and exercise its termination provisions. The project is located at MIA, within District 6. The scope includes installation of a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank, associated piping, a pumping and filtration system, and supporting infrastructure. The base bid is $39,775,546.79, with a 10% Contingency Allowance of $3,977,554.68, a Dedicated Allowance Account of $1,988,777.34, and an Inspector's General Fee of $114,354.70. Funding sources include Future Financing ($20,155,233.51), Federal Aviation Administration ($21,921,000.00), and FDOT Funds ($3,780,000.00). The project was advertised on March 12, 2026, and closed on May 1, 2026, with two bids received. The Engineer of Record, Burns & McDonnell, confirmed the low bidder qualifies for the award. The project manager is Gustavo Leal. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.