CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT BRIDGE NO. 874178

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

Resolution awarding a construction contract to Interstate Construction, LLC for the replacement of Bridge No. 874178 along NE 10 Avenue over Canal A, Project No. 20240256, in an amount not to exceed $7,559,782.90, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $630,115.45. The project will be delivered over a 1,090-day term and is funded through Mobility Impact Fees. The existing bridge, constructed in 1950 (also stated as 1994 in the background), is classified as functionally obsolete and exhibits structural deterioration. The project will demolish the existing structure and construct a new bridge meeting current structural, safety, and multimodal design standards, including wider sidewalks, upgraded guardrails, and drainage improvements. The contract was competitively procured under the MCC 7360 Plan (RPQ No. 20240256), and two bids were received. Interstate Construction, LLC was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The apparent low bid exceeds the Engineer's estimate by approximately 26 percent, which was independently evaluated by the Engineer of Record, ASA Consultants, Inc., and determined to be reasonable. The status of the item is Withdrawn. The agenda date was 10/6/2026. The item was introduced on 7/27/2026. The bid open date was 8/20/2025. The bid bond expires on 2/20/2026. The bid is valid until 2/20/2026. The contract period is 1,090 calendar days after NTP. The base estimate is $4,283,146.21. The base contract amount is $5,752,568.00. The total amount is $6,608,865.63. The prime contractor is Interstate Construction, LLC. The company street address is 2501 SW 160th Avenue, Ste 400, Miramar, Florida 33027. The company has been in business for 11 years. The company has had 3 previous contracts with the county in the last five years. Sub-contractors and suppliers include Ranger Construction and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. The project is located in Commission District 2. The estimated annual operations and maintenance cost is approximately $126,023. The minimum 75-year service life is stated. The designated staff contact is DTPW Infrastructure Manager, Leonel Salgueiro, (305)-375-2111. The review committee signoff date is 01/22/2026. The fiscal impact is $7,559,782.90. The funding source is Mobility Impact Fees. The project is funded through Program County Budget 2000000534 BRIDGE REHABILITATION - COUNTYWIDE IMPROVEMENTS FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2 - Transportation and Public Works, Page 138. The contractor has received four evaluations in the Capital Improvements Information System (CIIS), with an average rating of 3.8 out of a maximum of 4.0. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.