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, in the amount of $480,147.17, inclusive of a $43,200.00 contingency allowance, for a 240-day term. The project involves replacing 17 existing rooftop A/C units at the DTPW Coral Way Bus Facility. The contract was procured under RPQ No. TP-0000032176. The item 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 funded by People's Transportation Plan Bond Program Funds. 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 company principal and qualifier is Yvette Castillo. The project is located in District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis. 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 annual estimated operations and maintenance costs will be approximately $4,838.30. Six bids were received. The bid bond expires on 04/29/2026, and the bid is valid until 06/29/2026. The project was added to the Five-Year Implementation Plan in March 2025. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.