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 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, including demolition of existing pavements and taxiways, construction of new full-strength taxiway pavements, new shoulder pavements, new taxiway lighting, signage, infield grading and drainage modifications, and new pavement markings. The 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 Board agenda date is 9/1/2026. The document does not state a final decision by the Board. The project is located at OPF, within District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, but the impact is countywide. The base bid is $9,559,545.62, which is 18.22 percent below the $11,689,350.00 base estimate. 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 enable MDAD to meet FAA standards in the 2024 Airport Design Advisory Circular, AC 150/5300-13B. 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 document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.