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

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

The document is a legislative item for a resolution approving a construction contract between Miami-Dade County and General Asphalt Co., LLC for the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Hot Spot 3 project at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF). The contract amount is not to exceed $10,541,788.93. The project involves reconfiguring Hot Spot 3, an area bounded by Runways 12/30 and 09R/27L and the convergence of Taxiways T, Y, D, and connectors T8 and Y7, to reduce runway incursion risk. The work includes demolition of existing pavements and taxiways, construction of new taxiway pavements, lighting and signage, and grading and drainage modifications. The resolution was adopted on 9/1/2026. The project was introduced on 6/23/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. The base bid was $9,559,545.62, with a 10% contingency of $955,954.56 and an Inspector's General Fee of $26,288.75. The total contract term is 480 consecutive calendar days. The funding sources are Future Financing ($10,109,788.93) and Federal Aviation Administration ($432,000.00). The project is subject to Davis Bacon Wages and the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. The document does not state a specific street address for the project, only that it is at OPF. The applicant/developer is the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, and the contractor is General Asphalt Co., LLC. The case/file number is 261144, with reference R-730-26. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.