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 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 contract was awarded to Horizon Contractors, Inc., who submitted the lowest base bid of $16,182,981.48. The project was bid on a unit price basis, with eight bids received. The bid open date was November 19, 2025. The contract period is 730 calendar days with substantial completion occurring within 657 days from the Notice to Proceed. 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 for this project. The project was initially planned as a design-build but was cancelled due to utility conflicts, after which DTPW assumed the design contract and resolved the utility conflicts. 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 annual estimated operations and maintenance costs are approximately $33,961.38, consisting of $24,796.76 for operations and $9,164.62 for maintenance. Project No. 77230 is associated with the roadway improvement project. 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. 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 the County's cost estimate), and General Asphalt Co., Inc. at $18,655,434.96 (14.65% above the County's cost estimate). Within the last 15 years, Horizon Contractors, Inc. had 10 evaluations in the Capital Improvements Information System, with an average evaluation score of 3.3 out of a maximum score of 4. No major issue related to safety was found. The bid bond expires on May 19, 2026. The bid is valid until November 19, 2026. The review committee meeting date and signoff date was April 17, 2025. The project has a sea level rise designation (Ordinance 14-79) and a sustainable buildings ordinance designation (I.O. No. 8-8). The project includes a standard payment and performance bond. The project includes an IG fee in the base contract. The project does not include art in public places. The project does not have PTP funding, GOB funding, or ARRA funding. The project has a mandatory clearing house. The project does not exceed legal requirements. The project has responsible wages (Resolution No. R-54-10). The project has no assigned contract measures from the review committee. The project has a SBE-G&S goal of 1.00% and CWP goal of N/A. The project has a permit allowance of $4,000.00, off-duty law enforcement officer allowance of $80,000.00, bituminous materials adjustment allowance of $40,000.00, FPL connection allowance of $6,000.00, reimbursement for Utility Access Program (UAP) fee (2%) applied to all other allowances paid at invoice cost of $1,800.00, and reimbursement for Independent Private Sector Inspector General (0.25%) applied to all other allowances paid at invoice cost of $225.00. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The construction contingency allowance is 10% or $1,618,298.15. The total amount is $17,933,304.63. The project is funded through the following source: Arterial Roads - Countywide / 2000000538 FY 25 - 26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 135 Mobility Impact Fees. The legislative history shows the Transportation Cmte forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026, and the Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on July 21, 2026. The item was introduced on June 22, 2026. The requester is Transportation and Public Works. The sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez, Prime Sponsor. The County Attorney assigned Bruce Libhaber on June 23, 2026. Roy Coley assigned the item to the Office of Agenda Coordination on June 22, 2026. The Office of Agenda Coordination assigned the item to the County Attorney on June 22, 2026. The Clerk of the Board received notice that the proposed resolution was placed on the July 21, 2026 Board agenda. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.