CONTRACT AWARD TO HORIZON CONTRACTORS INC.

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-640-26 (File Number 261131) on July 21, 2026, approving a contract award to Horizon Contractors, Inc. for the capital project 'Roadway Improvements to NW 58 Street from NW 97 Avenue to NW 79 Avenue' (Project No. 20250068). The contract value is $17,933,304.63, inclusive of a construction contingency allowance of $1,618,298.15 and other allowances of $132,025.00, for a term of 730 calendar days. The project involves complete reconstruction of the existing roadway to a four-lane roadway with continuous center turning lane, bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage system, pavement markings and signage, upgraded traffic signalization, and roadway lighting. The project is located primarily within District 12, represented by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, and is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The project was advertised on October 16, 2025, and eight bids were received on November 19, 2025. Horizon Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid of $16,182,981.48. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts, which were resolved before this procurement. The contract includes a 1.00% Small Business Development Goods & Services goal. The project manager is Fernando Mardones, DTPW Engineer III. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, Chief. The project manager is Rene Idarraga, Chief. The company principal and qualifier is Jose M. Sanchez. The company address is 8175 W 32 Ave, Suite #2, Hialeah, Florida 33018. The estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project number 77230 is associated with the roadway improvement project. The contract is funded through the Arterial Roads - Countywide program (Program Number 2000000538) from the FY 25-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135, using Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The construction contingency allowance is 10% ($1,618,298.15). Other allowances include $4,000.00 for permit, $80,000.00 for off-duty law enforcement officer, $40,000.00 for bituminous materials adjustment, $6,000.00 for FPL connection, $1,800.00 for Utility Access Program (UAP) fee, and $225.00 for Independent Private Sector Inspector General. The bid bond expires on 05/19/2026, and the bid is valid until 11/19/2026. The review committee meeting date and signoff date were 04/17/2025. The project requires responsible wages per Resolution No. R-54-10, and is subject to Sea Level Rise (Ordinance 14-79) and Sustainable Buildings Ordinance (I.O. No. 8-8). The existing segment of NW 58 Street features four lanes with a striped center turning lane, but lacks sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and dedicated bicycle facilities. The existing guardrail on the north side, adjacent to the canal, does not meet current resistance standards and must be upgraded. Traffic signals require timing optimization and other improvements, and new roadway lighting is necessary throughout the corridor. The project was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and forwarded to the BCC on July 20, 2026. The final action was adopted on July 21, 2026. The item was introduced on June 22, 2026. The sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. The requester is Transportation and Public Works. The County Attorney assigned was Bruce Libhaber on June 23, 2026. The Deputy Mayor is Roy Coley. The Mayor is Daniella Levine Cava. The Chairperson is Anthony Rodriguez. The project is located in the City of Doral. The corridor has experienced significant growth in recent years. The project will ensure adequate mobility along this roadway, which is essential to sustaining this growth, maintaining an acceptable level of service, and supporting the transportation needs of residents, businesses, and visitors within the surrounding communities. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.