OEC-PARADISE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

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

Resolution approving a contract award to OEC-Paradise, JV for modifications to the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at Miami International Airport, Project No. AB040A, 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 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 located at MIA, primarily in District 6. The applicant is the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The contract is between Miami-Dade County and OEC-Paradise, JV. The project will be phased to minimize disruption to airport operations. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.