CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT BRIDGE NO. 874178

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

Resolution awarding a construction contract to Interstate Construction, LLC for the Replacement Bridge No. 874178 along NE 10 Avenue over Canal A, Project No. 20240256, in an amount not to exceed $7,559,782.90, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $630,115.45. The project is located along NE 10 Avenue approximately 200 feet north of NE 83rd Street in Commission District 2. The existing bridge, constructed in 1994, is functionally obsolete and will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge meeting current structural, safety, and multimodal design standards, including wider sidewalks, upgraded guardrails, and drainage improvements. The contract period is 1,090 calendar days. The item was introduced on 7/27/2026, scheduled for the 10/6/2026 agenda, and the status is Withdrawn. The bid opening date was 8/20/2025. The contract was competitively procured under the MCC 7360 Plan (RPQ No. 20240256), with two bids received. The apparent low bid exceeds the Engineer's estimate by approximately 26 percent, which was independently evaluated by ASA Consultants, Inc. and determined reasonable. The project is funded through Mobility Impact Fees. The prime contractor is Interstate Construction, LLC, with company principals Gustavo H. Graupera, located at 2501 SW 160th Avenue, Ste 400, Miramar, Florida 33027. Sub-contractors and suppliers include Ranger Construction and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. The estimated annual operations and maintenance cost is approximately $126,023. The minimum life expectancy of the asset is 75 years. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.