Design-Build Services For Central & South Terminals Baggage Handling System(BHS) Make-Up Units

Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) is requesting design-build services to modify baggage handling systems at Miami International Airport's Central and South Terminals, with Step 1 qualifications due September 28, 2026 and a pre-submittal briefing on August 27. This is a two-step selection process; firms must hold valid Miami-Dade County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification by the Step 1 deadline if pursuing SBE participation goals of 20.00% for SBE-A/E (design) and 1.59% for SBE-Services.

The scope covers design and construction of three new baggage handling system make-up units with feed conveyor lines, structural and architectural ramp-level modifications to accommodate Central Main Line changes, and MEP systems relocations and modifications. Services include full architectural and engineering design, project and construction management, surveying, structural and MEP engineering, building permitting, threshold inspections, construction administration, shop drawing approval, start-up and commissioning, and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology per the MDAD BIM Standards Manual. The selected team must also perform selective demolition of existing conveyors and integration and testing of new systems.

The estimated total contract compensation is $20,344,867, inclusive of $15,565,478 in construction costs, $2,112,005 design costs, $1,767,748 contingency, $450,000 preconstruction allowance, $299,175 testing and inspection allowance, $99,725 permit fees, and $50,735 Inspector General fee. The contract runs 668 calendar days from Notice to Proceed with substantial completion required at 548 days; liquidated damages are $2,285.88 per day for delays. The County may negotiate or reject proposals exceeding the estimated project cost.

Design-builders must comply with Buy American Iron and Steel requirements, E-Verify, and Florida scrutinized-companies statute. Insurance requirements include $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability, 100% Builders Risk, $1,000,000–$5,000,000 Automobile Liability, $2,000,000 Professional Liability, and $5,000,000 Umbrella/Excess Liability. A 100% Performance and Payment Bond is due within 14 days of award. Turner & Townsend Heery LLC, Hill International Inc., and HNTB Corporation with specified subconsultants are ineligible. Questions close September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (local time).