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 July 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 entails 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, and is funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The project was advertised on October 16, 2025, and eight bids were received on November 19, 2025. 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 annual estimated operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38. The project was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on July 14, 2026, and July 20, 2026. The resolution was introduced on June 22, 2026. The final action was on July 21, 2026. The project is associated with Project No. 77230. The funding source is Arterial Roads - Countywide / 2000000538 FY 25 - 26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135 Mobility Impact Fees. The bid bond expires on May 19, 2026, and the bid is valid until November 19, 2026. The review committee meeting date was April 17, 2025. The project is subject to Responsible Wages (Resolution No. R-54-10), Sea Level Rise (Ordinance 14-79), and Sustainable Buildings Ordinance (I.O. No. 8-8). The project has a mandatory clearing house. The project includes an IG fee. The project does not include Art in Public Places. The project does not have PTP, GOB, or ARRA funding. The project does not exceed legal requirements. Standard payment and performance bond is required. The project was bid on a unit price basis. The three lowest responsive and responsible bids were: Horizon Contractors, Inc. at $16,182,981.48 (0.55% below the County's cost estimate), H&R Paving, Inc. at $16,662,061.25 (2.40% above), and General Asphalt Co., Inc. at $18,655,434.96 (14.65% above). Horizon Contractors, Inc. had 10 evaluations in the Capital Improvements Information System within the last 15 years, with an average evaluation score of 3.3 out of 4. No major safety issues were found. 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. The corridor has experienced significant growth in recent years, and the improvements will ensure adequate mobility. The project is an east-west transportation corridor servicing the City of Doral. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.