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 construction contingency allowance of $1,618,298.15 and other allowances of $132,025.00, for a term of 730 calendar days. The project is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The work includes reconstruction 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 was advertised on October 16, 2025, and eight bids were received. 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 estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project manager is Fernando Mardones, DTPW Engineer III. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, Chief. The project manager is Rene Idarraga, Chief. The bid open date was November 19, 2025. The bid bond expires May 19, 2026. The bid is valid until November 19, 2026. The prime contractor is Horizon Contractors, Inc., with company principal and qualifier Jose M. Sanchez, located at 8175 W 32 Ave, Suite #2, Hialeah, Florida 33018. 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 from the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and July 20, 2026. The resolution was introduced on June 22, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026. The project is associated with Project No. 77230. The program name is Arterial Roads - Countywide, Program Number 2000000538, funded by FY 25-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135, Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The construction contingency allowance 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 (UAP) fee, and $225.00 for Independent Private Sector Inspector General. The contract period is 730 calendar days with substantial completion occurring within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. 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 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 bid on a unit price basis. The three lowest responsive and responsible bids were: Horizon Contractors, Inc. at $16,182,981.48 (0.55% below the County's cost estimate), H&R Paving, Inc. at $16,662,061.25 (2.40% above the County's cost estimate), and General Asphalt Co., Inc. at $18,655,434.96 (14.65% above the County's cost estimate). 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. The review committee meeting date and signoff date was April 17, 2025. The project is in the City of Doral. The project was procured under Capital Project No. 20250068. The contract number is 20250068. The user department and managing department is the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee to execute the contract and exercise the provisions contained therein, including termination provisions. The sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. The requester is Transportation and Public Works. The legislative history shows the Board of County Commissioners adopted the item on July 21, 2026, with a pass vote. The Office of the Chairperson added the item on July 20, 2026. The Transportation Committee forwarded it to the BCC on July 20, 2026, and on July 14, 2026, forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. The County Attorney was assigned on June 23, 2026, by Bruce Libhaber. Roy Coley assigned the item on June 22, 2026, to the Office of Agenda Coordination. The Office of Agenda Coordination assigned it to the County Attorney on June 22, 2026. The report notes the item has 11 pages. The fiscal impact is $17,933,304.63. The project is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The project is located primarily within District 12. The project entails the complete reconstruction of the existing roadway along NW 58th Street, an east-west transportation corridor servicing the City of Doral. The improvements will result in a four-lane roadway with continuous center turning lanes, dedicated bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and a modern storm drainage system. Additional enhancements include new pavement markings and signage, upgraded traffic signalization, and roadway lighting. The corridor has experienced significant growth in recent years, and the improvements will ensure adequate mobility along this roadway. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts. Following the contract cancellation, DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the utility conflicts ahead of this procurement. The project was advertised on Thursday, October 16, 2025. On Friday, October 17, 2025, eight contractors submitted bids. The project was bid on a unit price basis. Due diligence was conducted in accordance with Procurement Guidelines to determine contractor responsibility, including verifying corporate status with the Florida Department of State's Division of Corporations and reviewing performance and compliance issues. Pursuant to Resolution No. R-1181-18, copies of Occupational Safety & Health Form 300 for the last three years are on file with DTPW. No major issue related to safety was found. The project is subject to a mandatory clearing house. The project has a standard payment and performance bond. The project does not exceed legal requirements. The project has no CWP goal. The project has an SBE-G&S goal of 1.00%. The project has no art in public places. The IG fee is included in the base contract. The project has no PTP funding, no GOB funding, and no ARRA funding. The project is associated with Project No. 77230. The project is funded through the following source: Program Name / Program Number County Budget Funding Source: Arterial Roads - Countywide / 2000000538 FY 25 - 26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135 Mobility Impact Fees. The project manager is Fernando Mardones, DTPW Engineer III. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, Chief, (305) 375-4891, [email protected]. The project manager is Rene Idarraga, Chief, (305) 275-2111, [email protected]. The background states the existing segment of NW 58 Street features four lanes with a striped center turning lane. However, the roadway 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. Additionally, the traffic signals require timing optimization and other improvements, and new roadway lighting is necessary throughout the corridor to enhance safety and visibility. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.