CONTRACT AWARD TO HORIZON CONTRACTORS INC.

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-640-26 (File Number 261131) on 7/21/2026, approving a contract award to Horizon Contractors, Inc. for the capital project 'Roadway Improvements to NW 58 Street from NW 97 Avenue to NW 79 Avenue' (Project No. 20250068). The contract value is $17,933,304.63, inclusive of a construction contingency allowance of $1,618,298.15 and other allowances of $132,025.00, for a term of 730 calendar days. The project involves complete reconstruction of the existing roadway to a four-lane roadway with continuous center turning lane, bike lanes, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage system, pavement markings and signage, upgraded traffic signalization, and roadway lighting. The project is located primarily within District 12, represented by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. The project is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The bid opening date was 11/19/2025. Eight bids were received. Horizon Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid. The contract period is 730 calendar days with substantial completion occurring within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. The project was initially planned as design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts; DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the conflicts. The project manager is Fernando Mardones, DTPW Engineer III. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, Chief. The project manager is Rene Idarraga, Chief. The company address for Horizon Contractors, Inc. is 8175 W 32 Ave, Suite #2, Hialeah, Florida 33018. The company principal and qualifier is Jose M. Sanchez. A 1.00% Small Business Development Goods & Services goal has been established. The estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project was advertised on Thursday, October 16, 2025. On Friday, October 17, 2025, eight contractors submitted bids. The three lowest responsive and responsible bids were: Horizon Contractors, Inc. ($16,182,981.48), H&R Paving, Inc. ($16,662,061.25), and General Asphalt Co., Inc. ($18,655,434.96). The project was bid on a unit price basis. The existing segment of NW 58 Street features four lanes with a striped center turning lane, but lacks sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and dedicated bicycle facilities. The existing guardrail on the north side, adjacent to the canal, does not meet current resistance standards and must be upgraded. Traffic signals require timing optimization and other improvements, and new roadway lighting is necessary throughout the corridor.