HERE AND NOW CONTRACTORS CO.

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

Resolution approving a contract award between Miami-Dade County and Here and Now Contractors Co. for the DTPW AC Replacement (Coral Way TRB & Garage) project, in an amount not to exceed $480,147.17, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $43,200.00, for a 240-day term. The project involves replacing 17 existing rooftop A/C units at the DTPW Coral Way Bus Facility. The project is funded by People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds. The contract was advertised on September 18, 2025, bids were opened on October 29, 2025, and Here and Now Contractors Co. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid of $432,000. The item was introduced on July 14, 2026, and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on October 6, 2026, as item 8N. The status is 'Before the Board' with 'Pending BCC Assignment'. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the contract. The project is located in District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. The contract period is 240 calendar days after Notice to Proceed for final completion. The base contract amount is $432,000.00, with a construction contingency allowance of 10% ($43,200.00), a dedicated allowance of $4,947.17, and a total amount of $480,147.17. The annual estimated operations and maintenance costs will be approximately $4,838.30. The project was added to the Five-Year Implementation Plan in March 2025. The prime contractor is Here and Now Contractors Co., with company principal Yvette Castillo. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, and the project manager is Ray Harding. The fiscal impact is $480,147.17, funded through Program 677200 - Infrastructure Renewal Plan (IRP) FY 25-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 146, using People's Transportation Plan Bond Program funds. Six bids were received. The bid bond expires on April 29, 2026, and the bid is valid until June 29, 2026. The recommendation may only be considered by the Board if the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) has forwarded a recommendation prior to the Board consideration date or 45 days have elapsed since filing with the Clerk of the Board. The existing AC systems have exceeded their useful service life and are experiencing frequent failures, requiring full replacement. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.