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 will reduce the risk of runway incursions by improving airfield geometry and signage, including modifications to taxiway geometry, updated pavement markings, enhanced airfield signage and lighting, and other FAA-recommended safety improvements. The project is located at OPF, within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III. The total contract term is 480 consecutive calendar days. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The project is funded by Future Financing ($10,109,788.93, 96%) and the 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 base engineer's estimate was $11,689,350.00. The project was advertised on February 24, 2026, and closed on April 22, 2026, with four bids received. The County Attorney deemed General Asphalt's bid responsive on May 6, 2026. The Engineer of Record, AtkinsRéalis USA, Inc., confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award on May 11, 2026. The project 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. Liquidated damages are specified for delays in various phases. The project is subject to Davis Bacon Wages and the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela, and the project manager is Sergio Mejia. The company principal is Jose A Bolanos, and 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 document does not state a specific street address for the project site, only 'OPF'. The document does not state a parcel or folio number. The document does not state the project size in acreage, number of units, or square footage. The document does not state a zoning or use change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.