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

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

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), Project No. AC042A, in an amount not to exceed $10,541,788.93. 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. The contract term is 480 consecutive calendar days. 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 project is located at OPF, within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, but the impact is countywide. The base bid was $9,559,545.62, which is 18.22 percent below the base estimate of $11,689,350.00. The total contract award amount includes a 10 percent contingency of $955,954.56 and an Inspector's General Fee of $26,288.75. Funding sources are Future Financing at $10,109,788.93 (96%) and Federal Aviation Administration at $432,000.00 (4%). The project will implement airfield improvements to comply with FAA Advisory Circular 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. 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 project manager is Sergio Mejia. The contract 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 the low bidder qualifies for award on May 11, 2026. General Asphalt Co., LLC is located at 4850 NW 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166, and has been in business for 60 years. Company principal is Jose A Bolanos. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.