HERE AND NOW CONTRACTORS CO.

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

Resolution approving a contract award to Here and Now Contractors Co. for the DTPW AC Replacement (Coral Way TRB & Garage) project at 2775 SW 74 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155. The project involves replacing 17 existing rooftop A/C units at the DTPW Coral Way Bus Facility. The contract amount is $480,147.17, inclusive of a $43,200.00 contingency allowance, for a 240-day term. The project is funded by People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds. The resolution was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The agenda date is 10/6/2026. The project is located in District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. The base contract amount is $432,000.00, with a dedicated allowance of $4,947.17. The bid was opened on 10/29/2025, and Here and Now Contractors Co. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid. The bid bond expires on 04/29/2026, and the bid is valid until 06/29/2026. The company principal and qualifier is Yvette Castillo. The contract manager is Tiondra Wright, and the project manager is Ray Harding. The existing AC systems have exceeded their useful service life and require full replacement. The project was added to the Five-Year Implementation Plan on March 2025. The fiscal impact includes annual estimated operations and maintenance costs of approximately $4,838.30. The project is funded through Program 677200 - Infrastructure Renewal Plan (IRP) FY 25-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 2, Page 146. Six bids were received. The contract period is 240 calendar days after Notice to Proceed for final completion. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the contract and exercise termination provisions. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.