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 contract 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, which is 0.55% below the County's cost estimate. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts; DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the conflicts. 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 address for Horizon Contractors, Inc. is 8175 W 32 Ave, Suite #2, Hialeah, Florida 33018. The company principal and qualifier is Jose M. Sanchez. The project has a Small Business Development Goods & Services goal of 1.00%. The estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project number 77230 is associated with the roadway improvement project. The project was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and forwarded to BCC on July 20, 2026. The final action was adoption on July 21, 2026.