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. The project is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The project was advertised on October 16, 2025, and eight bids were received on October 17, 2025. Horizon Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid. The bid open date was November 19, 2025. The contract period is 730 calendar days with substantial completion occurring within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. The project manager is Fernando Mardones, DTPW Engineer III. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, Chief. The project manager contact is Rene Idarraga, Chief. The annual estimated operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts; DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the conflicts. A 1.00% Small Business Development Goods & Services goal has been established. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.