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 complete reconstruction of 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 is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The work includes 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 base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The bid was opened on 11/19/2025, with eight bids received. Horizon Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid. The project was advertised on Thursday, October 16, 2025, and bids were received on Friday, October 17, 2025. 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 annual estimated operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project number is 77230. The program name is Arterial Roads - Countywide, program number 2000000538, funded by FY 25-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135, Mobility Impact Fees. The contract period is 730 calendar days with substantial completion occurring within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. The project was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026 and 7/20/2026. The resolution was introduced on 6/22/2026. The final action was on 7/21/2026. The agenda date was 7/21/2026, agenda item number 8N6. The resolution was adopted with a pass vote. The requester is Transportation and Public Works. The sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. The legislative history includes assignments to the County Attorney on 6/23/2026 and 6/26/2026, and to the Office of Agenda Coordination on 6/22/2026. The report notes the item has 11 pages. The project is located in the City of Doral. The existing roadway has 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. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.