OEC-PARADISE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

Resolution approving contract award for modifications to the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at Miami International Airport, Project No. AB040A, between Miami-Dade County and OEC-Paradise, JV, in an amount not to exceed $101,047,487.47. The project supports the replacement of 25 Computed Tomography Examiner (CTX) explosive detection system machines. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. The Board agenda date is 10/6/2026. The project is located at MIA, primarily in District 6. The contract term is 1,699 consecutive calendar days. The base bid was $78,427,492.48, approximately 11.4 percent below the $88,505,417.00 estimate. The total contract award amount includes a 10 percent contingency of $7,842,749.25, an Inspector's General Fee of $251,988.75, and dedicated allowances for portering ($1,616,736.00), permit fees ($533,070.00), and warehouse ($5,000,000.00). The project was advertised on March 31, 2026, and closed on May 21, 2026, with two responsive bids received. The County Attorney found both bids responsive on June 11, 2026. The Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award in a letter dated July 9, 2026. The project will be phased to maintain continuous baggage screening operations. The document does not state a final decision by the Board of County Commissioners.