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 contract term is 1,699 consecutive calendar days. The resolution was 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, but is considered countywide. 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 bids received. The project is funded by Future Aviation Financing. The project will comply with the Sustainable Buildings Program and consider sea level rise projections. Davis-Bacon wages apply. The project is subject to the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. The County Attorney determined both bids responsive on June 11, 2026. The Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award on July 9, 2026. OEC-Paradise is located at 4310 NW 36 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. The project manager is Richard Cabrera. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela. Liquidated damages are $2,799.18 per day for each of seven milestones. The Liquidated Indirect Cost rate for compensable delay is $2,800.00 per day. The project has a life expectancy of 15 years. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.