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 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 is located along NE 10 Avenue approximately 200 feet north of NE 83rd Street, in Commission District 2. The existing bridge, constructed in 1950 (also stated as 1994 in the background), is functionally obsolete and will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge meeting current structural, safety, and multimodal design standards, including wider sidewalks, upgraded guardrails, and drainage improvements. The contract period is 1,090 calendar days. The item was introduced on 7/27/2026 and was withdrawn at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting on 9/10/2026. The bid opening date was 8/20/2025, and two bids were received. The apparent low bid exceeded the Engineer's estimate by approximately 26 percent, which was evaluated and deemed reasonable by the Engineer of Record, ASA Consultants, Inc. The project is funded through Mobility Impact Fees. The estimated annual operations and maintenance cost is approximately $126,023. The minimum service life of the asset is 75 years. The prime contractor is Interstate Construction, LLC, with company principals Gustavo H. Graupera, located at 2501 SW 160th Avenue, Ste 400, Miramar, Florida 33027. Sub-contractors and suppliers include Ranger Construction and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. The designated staff contact is DTPW Infrastructure Manager, Leonel Salgueiro, (305)-375-2111. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.