CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-07-13 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is set to approve a contract award for the Miami International Airport (MIA) Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1. The project, Contract No. W019A, involves the construction of a new 4-million-gallon jet fuel storage tank and associated infrastructure to increase MIA's fuel reserves. Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. is the lowest bidder and recommended contractor. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and resilience at MIA. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. The contract amount is not to exceed $45,856,233.51, with a contract period of 730 consecutive calendar days. Funding sources include Future Financing, Federal Aviation Administration, and FDOT Funds. The project must comply with sustainable building practices, sea level rise considerations, and Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program requirements.