CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to approve a contract award to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. for the Miami International Airport (MIA) Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1. This project, Contract No. W019A, aims to increase fuel reserves and improve operational efficiency by adding one 4-million-gallon fuel storage tank. The total contract amount is not to exceed $45,856,233.51, with a completion timeline of 730 calendar days. The project involves extensive construction, including a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank, piping, filtration systems, and associated infrastructure, adhering to API 650 standards and incorporating sustainable building practices and sea level rise considerations. The Aviation Department requested the contract award, and the Aviation and Seaport Committee has forwarded it to the Board with a favorable recommendation. The contract was awarded to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. as the lowest bidder.