GENERAL ASPHALT CO. LLC FOR RIM HOT SPOT 3 AT OPF

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

Resolution approving a contract between Miami-Dade County and General Asphalt Co., LLC for the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Hot Spot 3 Project No. AC042A in an amount not to exceed $10,541,788.93. The project is located at OPF, within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III. The work includes demolition of existing airfield pavements and taxiways, construction of new full-strength taxiway pavements, new shoulder pavements, installation of new taxiway lighting, signage, infield grading and drainage modifications, and removal and installation of pavement markings. The project was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The contract term is 480 consecutive calendar days. The funding sources are Future Financing ($10,109,788.93, 96%) and Federal Aviation Administration ($432,000.00, 4%). The base award amount is $9,559,545.62, with a 10% contingency of $955,954.56 and an Inspector's General Fee of $26,288.75. The project was advertised on February 24, 2026, and closed on April 22, 2026, with four bids received. General Asphalt's bid was deemed responsive by the County Attorney's Office on May 6, 2026. The Engineer of Record, AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc., confirmed on May 11, 2026, that General Asphalt qualifies for award. The project is subject to Davis Bacon Wages and the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. Liquidated damages are specified for delays in various phases. The project manager is Sergio Mejia. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela. The company principal is Jose A Bolanos. The company location is 4850 NW 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166. The company has been in business for 60 years. The project has a life expectancy of 20 years. The annualized maintenance cost is $38,574.86. The operations cost is $116,893.50. The total engineer's estimate is $12,890,431.00. The base engineer's estimate is $11,689,350.00. The project will enable MDAD to meet FAA standards in the 2024 Airport Design Advisory Circular, AC 150/5300-13B. Hot Spot 3 is bounded by Runways 12/30 and 09R/27L, and the convergence of Taxiways T, Y, D, and connectors T8 and Y7. The project will reconfigure this intersection by adding no-taxi islands, decommissioning pavement, modifying pavement geometry and fillets, and updating lighting and markings. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.