MIA Skyride Structural Assessment and Design Repairs

Miami-Dade County Aviation Department is requesting price quotations for structural assessment and design repairs of the MIA Skyride, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM, a mandatory pre-bid Microsoft Teams meeting on September 29 at 10:00 AM, and a mandatory site visit on October 1 at 10:00 AM at Building 3030.

Contractors must hold a valid Florida General Building Contractor license, demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in their trade, and maintain a minimum 3.0 average score in Contractor Performance Evaluations through Miami-Dade's CIIS system.

The scope includes installing new top flange plates in selected steel girders; removing and replacing HSS stubs at selected locations; installing storm water drain pipes to existing roof storm drains; tightening loose bolts in connections shown in plans; removing and installing a new metal AHU platform at Sector 4 (Hotel); removing rust from steel elements; removing and installing new steel deck with concrete topping in MEP rooms; and removing damaged fireproofing and installing new fireproofing at designated and deficient locations.

The estimated project cost is $1,465,730 excluding contingencies and dedicated allowances. The anticipated project start date is January 11, 2027, with 270 calendar days allocated for project completion. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder using Miami-Dade County Code 7360 contract terms and conditions.

A bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check is required at bid submission. A Performance and Payment bond equal to the full contract amount must be submitted within ten working days of the Recommendation for Award. A 2% User Access Program fee is deducted from all payments. Commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $5 million coverage is required, with the county named as an additional insured. Liquidated damages are assessed at $430.71 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. Contractors must obtain permits prior to work commencement and comply with Inspector General fees, background checks, MDAD identification badge requirements, and sea level rise and sustainable building program compliance.