OEC-PARADISE FOR BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

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

Resolution approving a contract award for modifications to the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at Miami International Airport, Project No. AB040A, between Miami-Dade County and OEC-Paradise, JV, in an amount not to exceed $101,047,487.47. The project involves supporting the replacement of 25 Computed Tomography Examiner (CTX) explosive detection system machines located throughout the North Terminal baggage handling system. 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 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 compensation 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 will be phased to maintain continuous baggage screening operations. Public comment sentiment is not stated.