DB for CENTRAL & SOUTH TERMINALS BHS Make-Up Units

Miami International Airport is soliciting design-build services for Central & South Terminals Baggage Handling System (BHS) make-up units, with proposals due September 28, 2026.

The scope encompasses design and construction of baggage handling system make-up units serving the Central and South Terminals, with full integration into existing BHS infrastructure. The design-builder must coordinate with active terminal operations to minimize operational disruption and comply with Miami International Airport standards, FAA regulations, and applicable local building codes. Technical requirements include equipment compatibility with existing BHS infrastructure, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to safety standards throughout design and construction phases.

The design-build team must include a lead architecture and engineering (A/E) sub-consultant responsible for aviation systems architectural design and architectural construction management. Required technical certification categories span aviation systems architectural design, aviation systems engineering design, telecommunications systems, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, surveying and mapping, civil engineering, and building performance evaluation services with commissioning and retro-commissioning capabilities. The LOQ submission requires identification of all proposed A/E sub-consultants and non-A/E subcontractors, with designated lead A/E consultant coordination across multiple specialized disciplines.

Respondents must hold valid general contractor or building contractor licenses and provide Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEINs) and business addresses. Work is performed at Miami International Airport, Florida, with schedule adherence and safety protocol compliance critical throughout the design and construction phases. Contract value and term are not specified in the posted materials.