CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

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

Resolution approving contract award to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. for the MIA Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1, Contract No. W019A, at Miami International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $45,856,233.51. The project will add one 4-million-gallon fuel storage tank. The contract term is 730 consecutive calendar days. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The project is located at MIA, within District 6, but the impact is countywide. The scope includes installation of a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank, jet fuel piping, a pumping and filtration system, emergency fuel shut-off systems, and integration of fuel instrumentation and controls. The total contract award amount includes a 10% Contingency Allowance of $3,977,554.68, a Dedicated Allowance Account of $1,988,777.34, and an Inspector's General Fee of $114,354.70. The base bid was $39,775,546.79, and the base engineer's estimate was $44,483,884.00. The project is funded by Future Financing ($20,155,233.51), Federal Aviation Administration ($21,921,000.00), and FDOT Funds ($3,780,000.00). The project was advertised on March 12, 2026, and closed on May 1, 2026, with two bids received. The Engineer of Record, Burns & McDonnell, confirmed the low bidder qualifies for the award. The project manager is Gustavo Leal. The company principal is Alejandro E Sanchez, and the company location is 12981 NW 113th Court, Medley, FL 33178. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.