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 titled Roadway Improvements to NW 58 Street from NW 97 Avenue to NW 79 Avenue, Project No. 20250068. The contract is for a term of 730 calendar days with a total value of $17,933,304.63, inclusive of a construction contingency allowance of $1,618,298.15 and other allowances of $132,025.00. 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 October 17, 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 bid open date was November 19, 2025. The project was initially planned as a design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts; DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the conflicts ahead of this procurement. 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 is Rene Idarraga, Chief. The company street 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 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. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The construction contingency allowance is 10% or $1,618,298.15. Other allowances include permit allowance of $4,000.00, off-duty law enforcement officer allowance of $80,000.00, bituminous materials adjustment allowance of $40,000.00, FPL connection allowance of $6,000.00, Utility Access Program (UAP) fee of $1,800.00, and Independent Private Sector Inspector General fee of $225.00. A 1.00% Small Business Development Goods & Services goal has been established for this project. The project was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and again on July 20, 2026. The resolution was adopted on July 21, 2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.