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

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

Resolution approving a construction contract between Miami-Dade County and General Asphalt Co., LLC for the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Hot Spot 3 project at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), 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 and shoulder pavements, installation of new taxiway lighting and signage, infield grading and drainage modifications, and removal and installation of pavement markings. The 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 Board agenda date is 9/1/2026. The project is located at OPF, within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, but the impact is countywide. The project is funded by Future Financing ($10,109,788.93, 96%) and the Federal Aviation Administration ($432,000.00, 4%). The base award amount is $9,559,545.62, with a 10% contingency of $955,954.56 and an Inspector's General Fee of $26,288.75. The project was advertised on February 24, 2026, and closed on April 22, 2026, with four bids received. The Engineer of Record, AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc., determined General Asphalt is fully qualified for the award. The County Attorney's Office deemed General Asphalt's bid responsive on May 6, 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 manager is Sergio Mejia. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela. The company principal is Jose A Bolanos, and the company location is 4850 NW 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166. The company has been in business for 60 years. The project has a life expectancy of 20 years. The annualized maintenance cost is $38,574.86. The operations cost is $116,893.50. The total engineer's estimate is $12,890,431.00. The base engineer's estimate is $11,689,350.00. The project will enable MDAD to meet FAA standards in the 2024 Airport Design Advisory Circular, AC 150/5300-13B. Hot Spot 3 is bounded by Runways 12/30 and 09R/27L, and the convergence of Taxiways T, Y, D, and connectors T8 and Y7. The project will add no-taxi islands, decommission pavement, modify pavement geometry and fillets, and update lighting and markings. The project is part of the $12 billion Modernization In Action (M.I.A.) Plan. The project is in the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 3, Page 204, Program No. #2000001049. The project is subject to sea level rise considerations per Miami-Dade County Resolution No. R-451-14. The project has no DBE measures due to an Interim Final Rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation. General Asphalt has 50 evaluations in the CIIS database with an average rating of 3.5 out of 4.0. General Asphalt has been awarded four contracts in the last three years with a value of $45,745,258.00, and nine contracts as a Prime Contractor from March 2012 to October 2022 with a value of $117,019,789.00, for a total value of $162,765,047.00. The project is a critical safety enhancement to reduce the risk of runway incursions. The project will be monitored by MDAD Project Manager Sergio Mejia. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the contract and exercise its termination provisions. The item was introduced on 6/23/2026. The requester is the Aviation Department. The staff recommendation is to approve the resolution. The legislative history shows the item was assigned to the County Attorney on 9/1/2026. The report notes 'MDAD - No sponsor - pending July cmte - County attorney David Murray - attachments A-H - PGS 71'. The resolution was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. The status is 'Before the Board'. The final action is not stated. The effective date and expiration date are not stated. The sunset provision is 'No'. The registered lobbyist is 'None Listed'. The sponsors are 'NONE'. The indexes are 'NONE'. The cost is not stated. The agenda item number is 8A2. The control is 'Pending BCC Assignment'. The version is 0. The reference is not stated. The printable PDF format is available. The file type is Resolution. The file name is 'GENERAL ASPHALT CO. LLC FOR RIM HOT SPOT 3 AT OPF'. The project location is stated as 'OPF'. The project description is to meet FAA standards. The approval path is the Board of County Commissioners, Section 2-8.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code. The delegation of authority is pursuant to Sections 2-285 and 285.2 of the Miami-Dade County Code. The due diligence was conducted pursuant to Resolution No. R-187-12. The SBD history of violations is 'Yes, all identified underpayment amounts have been recovered.' The procurement history includes the advertisement and closing dates, the four bidders, the compliance review, the responsive irregularities, and the CAO determination. The contract summary, bid bond, and required affidavits are enclosed as Attachment H. The project has a 10 percent contingency allowance. The IG fee is 0.25%. The project is not PTP, GOB, or ARRA funded. Art in Public Places is 'No'. The Sustainable Buildings Ordinance is 'Not applicable'. The project is subject to the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. One bid package was issued and four were received. The project manager's phone is (305) 876-7922 and email is [email protected]. The contract manager's phone is (305) 876-7048, cell (786) 769-1580, and email is [email protected]. The deputy mayor is Roy Coley. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.