CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT BRIDGE NO. 874178

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

Contract award resolution for Replacement Bridge No. 874178 along NE 10 Avenue over Canal A, Project No. 20240256, between Miami-Dade County and Interstate Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $7,559,782.90, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $630,115.45. The project involves demolishing the existing bridge and constructing a new bridge that meets current structural, hydraulic, 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 The item was introduced on 7/27/2026 and was withdrawn at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting on 9/10/2026.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 existing bridge, constructed in 1950 (background section states 1994), is classified as functionally obsolete. The contract was competitively procured under the MCC 7360 Plan, with two bids 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 project is funded through Mobility Impact Fees (MIF). The estimated annual operations and maintenance cost is approximately $126,023. The minimum service life of the asset is 75 years. The project is located in Commission District 2. The designated staff contact is DTPW Infrastructure Manager, Leonel Salgueiro, (305)-375-2111. The prime contractor is Interstate Construction, LLC, with company principals Gustavo H. Graupera, address 2501 SW 160th Avenue, Ste 400, Miramar, Florida 33027. Sub-contractors and suppliers include Ranger Construction and Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. The contractor has had 3 previous contracts with the county in the last five years and received four evaluations in the Capital Improvements Information System (CIIS) with an average rating of 3.8 out of 4.0. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.