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. The project entails replacing 17 existing rooftop A/C units at the DTPW Coral Way Bus Facility, located at 2775 SW 74th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155. The contract term is 240 days. The project is funded by People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds. The item was introduced on 7/14/2026, and the agenda date is 10/6/2026. The status is 'In Committee'. The bid was opened on 10/29/2025, and Here and Now Contractors Co. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid in the amount of $432,000. The base contract amount is $432,000.00, with a contingency allowance of $43,200.00 and a dedicated allowance of $4,947.17, totaling $480,147.17. The project is located in District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. The user and managing department is the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The prime contractor is Here and Now Contractors Co., with company principal Yvette Castillo. The project was added to the Five-Year Implementation Plan on March 2025. The annual estimated operations and maintenance costs will be approximately $4,838.30. Six bids were received. The bid bond expires on 04/29/2026, and the bid is valid until 06/29/2026. A Responsibility Meeting was held on December 4, 2025. On December 10, 2025, DTPW issued a bid confirmation letter, and the contractor returned the signed letter on December 11, 2025. The recommendation may only be considered by the Board if the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) has forwarded a recommendation or 45 days have elapsed since filing. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.