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 complete reconstruction of 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 $1,618,298.15 construction contingency and $132,025.00 in other allowances, for a term of 730 calendar days. The project will reconstruct the existing roadway into a four-lane roadway with a 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 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 is located primarily within District 12, represented by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts, which were resolved before this procurement. 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 bid bond expires on May 19, 2026, and the bid is valid until November 19, 2026. The annual estimated operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project number is 77230. The program name is Arterial Roads - Countywide, program number 2000000538, funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The construction contingency is 10% or $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 fee, and $225.00 for Independent Private Sector Inspector General. The substantial completion must occur within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. The project was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and July 20, 2026. The resolution was introduced on June 22, 2026. The County Attorney was assigned on June 23, 2026. The Office of Agenda Coordination was assigned on June 22, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026. The project was advertised on Thursday, October 16, 2025. On Friday, October 17, 2025, eight contractors submitted bids. The three lowest responsive and responsible bids were Horizon Contractors, Inc. at $16,182,981.48, H&R Paving, Inc. at $16,662,061.25, and General Asphalt Co., Inc. at $18,655,434.96. Horizon Contractors, Inc. had 10 evaluations in the Capital Improvements Information System within the last 15 years, with an average evaluation score of 3.3 out of 4. No major safety issues were found. A 1.00% Small Business Development Goods & Services goal has been established for this project. The project is subject to Responsible Wages (Resolution No. R-54-10), Sea Level Rise (Ordinance 14-79), and Sustainable Buildings Ordinance (I.O. No. 8-8). The project requires a standard payment and performance bond. The review committee meeting date and signoff date was April 17, 2025. The project is in the City of Doral. 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. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.