OEC-PARADISE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-09-08 · resolution

Resolution approving a contract award to OEC-Paradise, JV for modifications to the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at Miami International Airport, Project No. AB040A, in an amount not to exceed $101,047,487.47. The project supports the replacement of 25 Computed Tomography Examiner (CTX) explosive detection system machines. The contract term is 1,699 consecutive calendar days. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 9/8/2026. The Board agenda date is 10/6/2026. The project is located at Miami International Airport (MIA), primarily in District 6, but is considered countywide. The base bid was $78,427,492.48, approximately 11.4 percent below the $88,505,417.00 estimate. The total contract award amount includes a 10 percent contingency of $7,842,749.25, an Inspector's General Fee of $251,988.75, and dedicated allowances for portering ($1,616,736.00), permit fees ($533,070.00), and warehouse ($5,000,000.00). The project was advertised on March 31, 2026, and closed on May 21, 2026, with two bids received. The County Attorney found both bids responsive on June 11, 2026. The Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., confirmed the low bidder qualifies for award on July 9, 2026. The project manager is Richard Cabrera. The contract manager is Sylvia Novela. The company principals are Manuel Alcibar and James Storey. The company location is 4310 NW 36 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142. The project is funded 100% by Future Aviation Financing. The project complies with the Sustainable Buildings Program and Sea Level Rise Ordinance 14-79. Davis Bacon Wages apply. The project is subject to the Buy American Iron and Steel Procurement Program. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.