CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

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

Resolution approving a 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 item was 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 contract term is 730 consecutive calendar days. Funding sources include Future Financing ($20,155,233.51), Federal Aviation Administration ($21,921,000.00), and FDOT Funds ($3,780,000.00). The project is located at MIA, within District 6. The scope includes installation of a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank, jet fuel piping, pumping and filtration system, and related infrastructure. The Engineer of Record, Burns & McDonnell, determined Cherokee, the lowest bidder, is qualified for the award. Cherokee's base bid was $39,775,546.79, which is 10.6 percent below the base estimate of $44,483,884.00. 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 project was advertised on March 12, 2026, and closed on May 1, 2026, with two bids received. The project is subject to Davis Bacon Wages, the Sustainable Buildings Ordinance, Sea Level Rise Ordinance, and Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela, and 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.