CHA CONSULTING, INC. AND JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-09-01 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-747-26 (Legislative Item File Number 261137) approving the award of two Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) to CHA Consulting, Inc. and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for general engineering consultant services. The combined maximum amount is $28,600,000.00 inclusive of contingency, with a base contract amount of $26,000,000 and a contingency amount of $2,600,000. The term is five years with one two-year option to renew. The agreements are Work Order-driven and countywide in nature, covering a wide range of engineering, surveying, architectural, landscaping, technical, management, and administrative services. The scope includes support for projects within the Five-Year Implementation Plan of the People's Transportation Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-30, such as transit facility and park-and-ride improvements. The project number is SPD Project No. E23TP05 and the contract number is CIP203-DTPW23-PE. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreements and use Charter County Transportation Surtax Funds. The item was introduced on 6/22/2026, forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Committee on 7/14/2026, and the final action was adoption on 9/1/2026. The staff recommendation was to approve the competitive award. Six proposals were received by the submittal deadline of March 3, 2025. The Competitive Selection Committee decided to forego Second Tier proceedings. The two selected firms are CHA Consulting, Inc. (principal address: III Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205; local address: 8935 NW 35 Lane, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33172; principal: Phil Stevens) and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (principal address: 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, TX 75201; local address: 9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1510, Miami, FL 33156; principal: Robert Pragada). Potential funding sources include Mobility Impact Fees, Secondary Gas Tax, Quality Neighborhoods Improvement Program, Stormwater Utility, Operating Funds, and People's Transportation Plan. The designated staff contact is Meisel Vera, 786-469-5128. Due diligence found no adverse findings relating to vendor responsibility. The item is CITT required. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.