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 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 Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026. The Board agenda date is 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, but the impact is countywide. The scope includes installation of a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank per API 650 standards, associated piping, a pumping and filtration system, emergency shut-off systems, and integration of fuel instrumentation and controls. The base bid is $39,775,546.79, with a total compensation of $45,856,233.51 including a 10% contingency allowance of $3,977,554.68, a dedicated allowance of $1,988,777.34, and an Inspector's General Fee of $114,354.70. Funding sources are 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 award. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and other federal requirements. The DBE program requirements are temporarily suspended due to an Interim Final Rule. The project must comply with the Sustainable Buildings Program and Sea Level Rise Ordinance. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela, and the project manager is Gustavo Leal. The company principal is Alejandro E Sanchez, located at 12981 NW 113th Court, Medley, FL 33178. Cherokee has been in business for 27 years. Liquidated damages for construction are $8,020.00 per calendar day for non-excusable delays. Liquidated indirect costs recoverable by the contractor are $3,831.23 per day for compensable excusable delays up to 30 days. The annualized cost of operations is $444,838.84, and maintenance is $146,796.82. The life expectancy of the asset is 80 years. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026. The requester is the Aviation Department. The file number is 261155. The agenda item number is 8A3.