CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT BRIDGE NO. 874178

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

Resolution to award a construction contract to Interstate Construction, LLC for the replacement of 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 in Commission District 2. The existing bridge, constructed in 1950 (also stated as 1994 in the background section), is classified as functionally obsolete with structural deterioration. The project will demolish the existing structure and construct a new bridge meeting current structural, safety, and multimodal design standards, including wider sidewalks, upgraded guardrails, and drainage improvements. The contract was competitively procured under the MCC 7360 Plan (RPQ No. 20240256), with two bids received. Interstate Construction, LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The apparent low bid exceeds the Engineer's estimate by approximately 26 percent, which was independently evaluated by the Engineer of Record, ASA Consultants, Inc., and determined to be reasonable. The contract period is 1,090 calendar days. Funding is through Mobility Impact Fees. The status of the item is Withdrawn. The agenda date was 10/6/2026. The item was introduced on 7/27/2026. The bid open date was 8/20/2025. The bid bond expires 2/20/2026. The bid is valid until 2/20/2026. The base estimate is $4,283,146.21. The base contract amount is $5,752,568.00. The total amount is $6,608,865.63. The prime contractor is Interstate Construction, LLC, 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 life expectancy of the asset is a minimum 75-year service life. The designated staff contact is DTPW Infrastructure Manager, Leonel Salgueiro, (305)-375-2111.