HERE AND NOW CONTRACTORS CO.

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

Resolution approving a contract award to Here and Now Contractors Co. for the DTPW AC Replacement (Coral Way TRB & Garage) project, RPQ No. TP-0000032176, in the amount of $480,147.17, inclusive of a $43,200.00 contingency allowance, for a 240-day term. The project involves replacing 17 existing rooftop A/C units at the DTPW Coral Way Bus Facility. The contract is between Miami-Dade County and Here and Now Contractors Co. The item was introduced on 7/14/2026 and is in committee, with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. The base contract amount is $432,000.00, with a dedicated allowance of $4,947.17. The bid was opened on 10/29/2025, and Here and Now Contractors Co. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid. The project is funded by People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds. The fiscal impact is $480,147.17, with annual estimated operations and maintenance costs of approximately $4,838.30. The project is located in District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, and the project manager is Ray Harding. The existing AC systems have exceeded their useful service life and require full replacement. The project was advertised on September 18, 2025, to 77 pre-qualified firms, and six firms submitted bids. A Responsibility Meeting was held on December 4, 2025, and a bid confirmation letter was issued on December 10, 2025, which the contractor returned on December 11, 2025. The bid bond expires on 04/29/2026, and the bid is valid until 06/29/2026. The company principal and qualifier is Yvette Castillo. The project was added to the Five-Year Implementation Plan on March 2025. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the contract and use People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds of up to $480,147.17.