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), Contract No. AC042A, in an amount not to exceed $10,541,788.93. The project will reconfigure Hot Spot 3, an area bounded by Runways 12/30 and 09R/27L and the convergence of Taxiways T, Y, D, and connectors T8 and Y7, including demolition of existing pavements and taxiways, construction of new full-strength taxiway pavements, new shoulder pavements, new taxiway lighting, signage, infield grading and drainage modifications, and new pavement markings. The contract was awarded to General Asphalt Co., LLC, whose base bid of $9,559,545.62 was 18.22 percent below the base estimate. The total contract term is 480 consecutive calendar days. The resolution was adopted on September 1, 2026. The project is funded by Future Financing ($10,109,788.93, 96%) and the Federal Aviation Administration ($432,000.00, 4%). The project is located at OPF, 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, located at 4850 NW 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166. The project was advertised on February 24, 2026, and closed on April 22, 2026, with four bids received. The County Attorney deemed General Asphalt's bid responsive on May 6, 2026. The Engineer of Record confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award on May 11, 2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 13, 2026. The resolution was introduced on June 23, 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 cost of routine maintenance is $38,574.86. Operations costs are $116,893.50. The total Engineer's Estimate is $12,890,431.00. The base Engineer's Estimate is $11,689,350.00. The contingency is 10% ($955,954.56) and the IG Fee is 0.25% ($26,288.75). The project will enable MDAD to meet FAA standards in the 2024 Airport Design Advisory Circular, AC 150/5300-13B. The project includes three phases and a closeout period with specific liquidated damages. The project is a DBE project, but DBE requirements are temporarily suspended due to an Interim Final Rule. General Asphalt has been in business for 60 years. The project is part of the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 3, Page 204, Program No. #2000001049. The project considers sea level rise projections. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.