CONTRACT AWARD TO CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC

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

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-731-26 (File Number 261155) on 9/1/2026, approving a contract award to Cherokee Enterprises, Inc. for the MIA Fuel Storage Facility Expansion - Phase 1 (Contract No. W019A) at Miami International Airport. The contract amount is not to exceed $45,856,233.51. The project involves the installation of a new above-ground jet fuel storage tank with a 4-million-gallon capacity, along with associated piping, pumping, filtration, and infrastructure. The total contract term is 730 consecutive calendar days. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026. The project was advertised on 3/12/2026 and closed on 5/1/2026, with two bids received. 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. The project is part of the $12 billion Modernization In Action (M.I.A.) Plan. MIA's current fuel storage capacity is 12 million gallons, and upon completion of Phases I and II, capacity will double to 24 million gallons. The project location is stated as 'MIA' and 'Miami International Airport'. The applicant is the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or folio number for the project site. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.