miami-dade 20250181_INVITATION_TO_BID.pdf
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- Miami-Dade County, Miami City, Florida
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Traffic Circle Improvements Project - Miami-Dade County, Florida
This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works for a transportation infrastructure improvement project. The project scope involves construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of North Miami Avenue and NW 163rd Street, including site preparation, grading, pavement construction, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage. The prime contractor must hold a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Certificate of Qualification in the Flexible Paving and Drainage Work Classes. Sealed bids are due on June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST at the Clerk of the Board Office. A non-mandatory but highly recommended pre-bid conference will be held on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The anticipated project start date is October 12, 2026, with a 365-calendar-day completion timeline. Contract award is estimated for August 14, 2026, and the fully executed Notice to Proceed will constitute the formal contract. Questions must be submitted in writing by May 8, 2026, with a questions deadline noted as June 12, 2026. Document pickup began on May 21, 2026, from the DTPW Capital Improvements Division.
The estimated project value is $767,410, excluding contingencies and dedicated allowances. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in compliance with all solicitation requirements. The project is federally and locally funded with allocated Capital Improvement Plan funding. Performance and payment bonds as well as bid bonds are required. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim. A liquidated damages rate of $1,609.00 per day applies. Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply to this federally funded project. No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals are applicable due to the interim suspension of DBE requirements by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The County reserves the right to impose a "Cone of Silence" restricting communications regarding the bid from the advertisement date through the award recommendation.
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Department of Transportation and Public Works Department of Transportation and Public Works 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1410 Miami FL 33128
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR PRICE QUOTATION (RPQ)
Contract No: MCC 7360 Plan RPQ No: 20250181
INVITATION TO BID
A RPQ has been issued for the work identified below. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this project, please submit your bid via Sealed Envelopes, attention to Tiondra Wright at Department of Transportation and Public Works no later than 6/24/2026 at 02:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact KATHERINE FERNANDEZ at (305) 375-3267.
This RPQ is issued under the terms and conditions of the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts (MCC) Program MCC 7360 Plan.
RPQ DETAILED BREAKDOWN
Bid Due Date: 6/24/2026 Time Due: 02:00 PM Submitted Via: Sealed Envelopes Estimated Value: $767,410 (excluding Contingencies and Dedicated Allowances) Project Name: Traffic Circle Improvements at N Miami Avenue and N 163rd St FDID No. 449372-1-58-01 Project Location: Intersection of N Miami Ave and NW 163rd St – approx. 105 ft south from intersection at Sta 22+03.99 /
End Project 24+14.32, along Miami Ave.
License Requirements: Primary: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Certificate(s) of Qualification.
Scope of Work: (Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work).
Work includes, but is not limited to, providing all supervision, labor, required materials, equipment, tools, operations, and documentation necessary for the construction of a traffic circle, including site preparation, grading, pavement construction, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage, all in accordance with the contract documents.
Document Pickup: Contact: DTPW Capital Improvements Division
Phone No: 305-375-2930 Date: 5/21/2026
Location: 111 NW 1st. Street, Miami Florida 33128 Suite 1410
Pre-Bid Meeting:: YES Mandatory: No Date: 6/2/2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Virtual Pre Bid Meeting-See notes below
Site Meeting: No Mandatory: No Date: Time:
Location:
Bid shall be submitted to: Contact: Clerk of the Board Address: 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710, Miami, Florida 33128 Email: Katherine.fernandez@miamidade.gov FAX # : 305-375-2931
Type of Contract: Single Trade Method of Award: Lowest Responsible Bidder Method of Payment: Scheduled Monthly Payments Insurance Required: YES
Additional Insurance Required: YES If Yes - Minimum Coverage: $1,000,000.00
Performance & Payment Bond Required: YES Bid Bond Required: YES
Davis Bacon: YES Maintenance Wages: NO AIPP: NO Amount:
DBE Participation: NO Percentage: 0.00% DBE Subcontractor Forms Required: NO SBE-S Requirements NO Percentage: 0.00% SBE-Services Commodity Set-Aside NO If Yes, Service = SBE-G Requirements NO Percentage: 0.00% SBE-Goods Commodity Set-Aside NO If Yes, Goods = Liquidated Damages: YES $$ Per Day: $1,609.00 For RPQ's less than $10,000, if no LD rate is specified, the County reserves the right to assess actual damages in lieu of LDs.
Design Drawing Included: NO Shop Drawing Included: YES Specifications Included: YES Anticipated Start Date: 10/12/2026 Calendar Days for Project Completion: 365
Comments: In accordance with Miami-Dade County Implementing Order 3-9, Accounts Receivable Adjustments, if money is owed by the Contractor to the County, whether under this Contract or for any other purpose, the County reserves the right to retain such amount from payment due by County to the Contractor under this Contract. Such retained amount shall be applied to the amount owed by the Contractor to the County. The Contractor shall have no further claim to such retained amounts which shall be deemed full accord and satisfaction of the amount due by the County to the Contractor for the applicable payment due herein.
This project is subject to the criteria and conditions of federal funded projects.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The County invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for a transportation improvement project funded by federal and local sources. This project is listed in the Capital Improvement Plan with allocated funding; however, this information is for reference only and shall not influence bid preparation or evaluation. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Detailed specifications and bid documents are available. Sealed bids must be submitted by 5/20/2026 to the County. Late submissions will not be accepted. For additional information, contact Miami-Dade County Procurement.
1. BID SUBMITTAL AND BID OPENING
Sealed Bids for the Project will be received for and on behalf of Miami-Dade-County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) Capital Improvement Division at the Clerk of the Board Office at 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1710, Miami, Florida 33128 until 2:00 P.M. EST on June 24, 2026 or as modified by addendum, at which time all Bids will be taken to the 18th Floor to be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. The County reserves the right to postpone or cancel the Bid opening at any time prior to the scheduled opening of Bids. Bidders are invited to be present. The responsibility for submitting bids on or before the stated time and date specified is solely the responsibility of the bidder. The County will in no way be responsible for delays caused by technical difficulty or caused by any other occurrence. All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of bids to the County, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be borne by the bidder(s).
A bidder may submit a modified bid to replace all or any portion of a previously submitted bid up until the proposal due date and time. The County will only consider the latest version of the bid.
Each submitted bid shall stand on its own, without reference to or incorporation of materials or documents contained in previously submitted bids.
All Bids must be submitted as set forth in the Bid Documents. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and irregularities, or to re-advertise the project. The County, by choosing to exercise its right of rejection, does so without the imposition of any liability against the County by any and all Bidders. This project is subject to the criteria and conditions of federal funded projects.
2.SCOPE DESCRIPTION
Work includes, but is not limited to, providing all supervision, labor, required materials, equipment, tools, operations, and documentation necessary for the construction of a traffic circle, including site preparation, grading, pavement construction, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, drainage structures, pavement markings, and signage, all in accordance with the contract documents.
3. LOCATION OF WORK
Intersection of N Miami Ave and NW 163rd St – approx. 105 ft south from intersection at Sta 22+03.99 / End Project 24+14.32, along Miami Ave.
4. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of bid submission, and pursuant to Section 10-3 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and these Solicitation and Contract Documents, the Prime Contractor (Bidder) must hold valid, current, and active Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Certificate(s) of Qualification.
The required FDOT prequalification(s) must be held by the Prime Contractor and must authorize performance of the Work specified in the Contract Documents. Acceptable prequalification classes include, but are not limited to, the Flexible Paving and Drainage Work Classes.
5. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
1. The Bidder must demonstrate that it has full-time personnel with the necessary experience to perform the Project’s Scope of Work. This experience shall include work in successfully completed projects performed by the identified personnel whose bulk of work performed in the Public Right-of-Way is similar in detail to the Project’s Scope of Work described in these Solicitation Documents. Demonstrate the experience requirement by:
a. Providing a detailed description of at least three (3) projects similar in detail to the Project’s Scope of Work described in these Solicitation Documents and in which the Bidder’s identified personnel is currently engaged or has completed within the past five years. List and describe the aforementioned projects and state whether the work was performed for the County, other government clients, or private entities. The description must identify for each project:
1) The identified personnel and their assigned role and responsibilities for the listed project
2) The client name and address including a contact person and phone number for reference
3) Description of work
4) Total dollar value of the contract
5) Contract duration
6) Statement or notation of whether Bidder’s referenced personnel is/was employed by the prime contractor or subcontractor, and
7) For completed projects, provide letters of certification of final acceptance or similar project closure documentation issued by the client and available Contractor’s performance evaluations;
or
b. Pursuant to Section 255.20, F.S., the County may consider a bid from a Bidder in good standing, meeting the license requirements above, that has been prequalified and considered eligible by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) under Section 337.14, F.S. and Chapter 14-2, Florida Administrative Code, to perform the work described in the Contract Documents. Contractors seeking consideration under this Paragraph shall submit along with the Bid Documents for review and consideration, current copy(ies) of their FDOT Certificate(s) of Qualification in the Traffic Signal Work Class, Certification of Work Underway, and Status of Contract(s) On Hand.
2.The County reserves the right to request additional information and/or contact listed persons pertaining to bidder’s experience.
6. PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Non-Mandatory, Highly Recommended, Mandatory)
DTPW will hold a Pre-Bid Conference, on 6/2/2026, at 10:00 am on Microsoft Teams, for all interested parties. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For sign language, interpreter services, material in accessible format, other special accommodations, or airport-related ADA concerns, please contact the DTPW ADA Coordinator at (786) 469-5405 or Nathaniel Surrency@miamidade.gov.
Dial in by phone +1 786-628-2782 Phone conference ID: 482 761 673#
7. ADDENDA - CHANGES WHILE BIDDING AND QUESTION/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
DEADLINE
It is the Bidder's obligation to notify the County’s Engineer, Katherine Fernandez (Katherine.Fernandez@miamidade.gov ) prior to the opening of Bids of any conflicts, ambiguities or discrepancies it finds in the Contract Documents, in order to allow County to issue appropriate addenda.
a. The County reserves the right to make changes to the Contract Documents, as it finds necessary or in its best interest, at any time prior to the opening of Bids.
b. All questions and requests for information shall be in writing and shall be directed to the Engineer, Katherine Fernandez (Katherine.Fernandez@miamidade.gov ) and must be received by 5/8/2026, to be given consideration. Bidders must file a copy of the questions (as well as any other communications) with the Clerk of the Board (email: clerkbcc@miamidade.gov; fax 305- 375-2484).
c. Each submittal of a question or questions shall also contain the following information: Project name and number, name of company as well as the name of the company representative submitting the question(s), and the email address where responses to the question(s) can be delivered. All interpretations and supplemental instructions will be issued as a written Addendum to the Contract Documents which, if issued, will be sent by email to all prospective Bidders (at the respective email addresses furnished for such purposes) prior to the opening of Bids. If any Bidder fails to acknowledge the receipt of any Addendum in the space provided in the Bid Form, its Bid will be construed as though receipt of the Addendum had been acknowledged.
d. Only the interpretations or corrections of the Bid Documents given by addenda shall be binding, and prospective Bidders are warned that no other source is authorized to give information concerning, explaining or interpreting the Bid Documents. Bidders shall not rely on any oral interpretation, nor correction of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency or error offered by any person.
8.INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
A. To the extent provided by law, Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, including the Department’s officers, agents, and employees, against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from negligent or wrongful act(s) of the Contractor, or any of its officers, agents, or employees, acting within the scope of their office or employment, in connection with the rights granted to or exercised by the Contractor hereunder, to the extent and within the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
B. The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 768.28. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by Contractor to indemnify County for the negligent acts or omissions of County, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by the Contractor to indemnify the Department for the negligent acts or omissions of the Department, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
C. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph is intended to nor shall it constitute a waiver of the State of Florida and the County’s sovereign immunity.
D. The Contractor shall furnish the Department of Transportation and Public Works, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami Florida 33128, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:
1. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.
2. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate not to exclude Products & Completed Operations. Miami-Dade County and State of Florida, Department of Transportation must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.
3. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
4. Professional Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per claim.
All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications:
The company must be rated no less than “A-” as to management, and no less than “Class VII” as to financial strength, by Best’s Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division.
or
The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority as shown in the latest “List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in Florida” issued by the State of Florida Department of Financial Services.
Miami-Dade County reserves the right, upon reasonable notice, to request and examine the policies of insurance (including but not limited to policies, binders, amendments, exclusions or riders, etc.).
NOTE: CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST READ:
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
111 NW 1st STREET
SUITE 2340
MIAMI, FL 33128.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1000 NW 111TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33172
9.DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)
Effective 10/03/2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), suspending all DBE and ACDBE goals in solicitations until further notice.
10.VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY (E-VERIFY)
By entering the Contract, the Awarded Bidder becomes obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statute, titled "Verification of Employment Eligibility." This includes but is not limited to utilization of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by the Awarded Bidder effective, January 1, 2021, and requiring all Subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the Subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply may lead to termination of this Awarded Bidder, or if a Subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the date of termination. If this Contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Awarded Bidder, the Awarded Bidder may not be awarded a public contract for a period of one year after the date of termination, and the Awarded Bidder may be liable for any additional costs incurred by the County resulting from the termination of the Contract. Public and private employers must enroll in the E- Verify System (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) and retain the I-9 Forms for inspection.
11.CONE OF SILENCE
Pursuant to Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t), a “Cone of Silence” is imposed upon RFPs, RFQs or bids after advertisement and terminates at the time the County Mayor issues a written recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners or a Notice of Contract Award Recommendation, whichever comes first. The Cone of Silence prohibits communications regarding RFPs, RFQs or bids between potential vendors, service providers, bidders, lobbyists, or consultants and the County’s professional staff, including but not limited to the County Mayor and the County Mayor’s staff. A Cone of Silence is also imposed between the Mayor, County Commissioners or their respective staffs and any member of the County’s professional staff.
12.AWARD
The award of the Contract, shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid complies with all of the material terms of this solicitation and is determined to be in the best interest of the County. The fully executed Notice to Proceed (NTP) constitutes the Contract and effectuates the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation and incorporated Contract Documents. All federal, state, and local requirements identified in this RPQ are material conditions of award and shall be binding upon execution of the NTP.
13.APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
Contractors and subcontractors are required to abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, as they may be amended from time to time.
14. IMPORTANT DATES
Publication Date: 5/21/2026 Estimated Prebid Meeting: 6/2/2026 Estimated Deadline for Questions: 6/12/2026 Estimated Bid Due Date: 6/24/2026 Estimated Cone of Silence Period: 5/21/2026 – Award Estimated Bid Evaluation: 6/24/2026 – 7/31/2026 Estimated Contract Award Date: 8/14/2026 Estimated NTP: 10/12/2026 SPD department will process it as a “No Measure” ( no SBE Measure) because is Federally Funded.
DISCLOSURE:
• Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney’s fees which may issue thereon. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by the Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.
The Contractor shall furnish to Department of Transportation and Public Works, Department of Transportation and Public Works, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1410, Miami FL 33128, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:
A. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.
a. If applicable should include coverage required under the U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Act (USL&H) and/or Jones Act for any activities on or about navigable water.
B. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, and $600,000 in the aggregate.
Miami-Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.
C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
*Under no circumstances are Contractors permitted on the Aviation Department, Aircraft Operating Airside (A.O.A) at Miami International Airport without increasing automobile coverage to $5 million. Only vehicles owned or leased by a company will be authorized. $1 million limit applies at all other airports.
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