OEC-PARADISE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

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

Resolution approving a 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 located throughout the North Terminal baggage handling system. The contract term is 1,699 consecutive calendar days. The item was introduced on 8/14/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 9/8/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026. The project is located at MIA, primarily in District 6. 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 is funded 100% by Future Aviation Financing. The contract was advertised on March 31, 2026, and closed on May 21, 2026, with two bids received. The County Attorney found both bids responsive on June 11, 2026. The Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., confirmed on July 9, 2026, that the recommended low bidder qualifies for award. The project will be phased to maintain continuous baggage screening operations. Liquidated damages are itemized for seven milestones at $2,799.18 per day for each late day. The project has a life expectancy of 15 years. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela, and the project manager is Richard Cabrera. The company location for OEC-Paradise is 4310 NW 36 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.