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 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 $1,618,298.15 construction contingency allowance and $132,025.00 in other allowances, for a term of 730 calendar days. The project will reconstruct the existing roadway into a four-lane roadway with a 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 funded by Mobility Impact Fees. The base contract amount is $16,182,981.48. The project is located primarily within District 12, represented by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, who is the Prime Sponsor. The Transportation Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The bid opening date was November 19, 2025, and eight bids were received. Horizon Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid of $16,182,981.48, which is 0.55% below the County's cost estimate. 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 77230 is associated with the roadway improvement project. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.