GENERAL ASPHALT CO. LLC FOR RIM HOT SPOT 3 AT OPF

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

Resolution approving a contract between Miami-Dade County and General Asphalt Co., LLC for the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Hot Spot 3 Project No. AC042A, in an amount not to exceed $10,541,788.93. The project includes demolition of existing airfield pavements and taxiways, construction of new full-strength taxiway pavements, new shoulder pavements, installation of new taxiway lighting, signage, infield grading and drainage modifications, and removal and installation of pavement markings. The project is located at OPF, bounded by Runways 12/30 and 09R/27L and the convergence of Taxiways T, Y, D, and connectors T8 and Y7. The total contract term is 480 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 agenda date is 9/1/2026. The resolution was introduced on 6/23/2026. The status is 'Before the Board'. The applicant is the Aviation Department. The contractor is General Asphalt Co., LLC. The project number is AC042A. The file number is 261144. The base bid is $9,559,545.62, which is 18.22 percent below the $11,689,350.00 base estimate. The total contract award amount is $10,541,788.93, including a 10 percent contingency of $955,954.56 and an Inspector's General Fee of $26,288.75. The funding sources are Future Financing ($10,109,788.93, 96%) and Federal Aviation Administration ($432,000.00, 4%). The project will enable MDAD to meet FAA standards in the 2024 Airport Design Advisory Circular, AC 150/5300-13B. The project is located within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, but the impact is countywide. The project manager is Sergio Mejia. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela. The company principal is Jose A Bolanos. The company location is 4850 NW 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166. The company has been in business for 60 years. The project was advertised on February 24, 2026, and closed on April 22, 2026, with four bids received. The County Attorney's Office deemed General Asphalt's bid responsive on May 6, 2026. The Engineer of Record, AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc., confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award on May 11, 2026. Liquidated damages are specified for delays in various phases. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Wages and the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. The project has a life expectancy of 20 years. The annualized maintenance cost is $38,574.86. Operations costs are $116,893.50. The total engineer's estimate is $12,890,431.00. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.