MIA Hotel Maintenance Workshop

Miami-Dade Aviation Department is requesting sealed bids for partial demolition and construction of a new hotel maintenance workshop in room DC1933 at Miami International Airport's Concourse D, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-bid Microsoft Teams meeting is scheduled for September 22 at 10:30 a.m. and a mandatory site visit for September 24 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes demolition of the existing room and construction of a new maintenance workshop with comprehensive plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire suppression systems. The lump sum bid must incorporate all costs for permitting, shop drawings, special inspections, as-built drawings, and close-out documentation. Contractors must possess a valid Florida and/or Miami-Dade County General Building Contractor license with a minimum of five years of experience in their specific trade and a minimum average performance evaluation score of 3.0 in the County's CIIS system. Licensed subcontractors in plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical trades are required. A bid bond is required at submission; Performance and Payment bonds in the full contract amount are due within ten working days of recommendation for award.

The estimated project value is $272,492, excluding contingencies and dedicated allowances. The contingency allowance is ten percent of the lump sum; a dedicated allowance of $25,000 is fixed for unforeseen conditions and permitting issues. The anticipated project start is December 14, 2026 with a 270 calendar day completion timeline. Liquidated damages are $430.71 per day for failure to meet substantial completion dates.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability of at least $300,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of $300,000, with Miami-Dade County named as additional insured. Compliance with Florida's E-Verify employment eligibility requirements, public records laws, environmental policy standards, sustainable building practices, and MDAD-approved safety programs is mandatory.