Parking Garage Overhaul - South Miami Metrorail Garage Rehabilitation

Miami-Dade County is requesting sealed bids for the parking garage overhaul at South Miami Metrorail (5949 Sunset Drive, Miami), with bids due August 12, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the project location. A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 1.00% applies, requiring submission of a notarized Certificate of Assurance and a Utilization Plan identifying certified SBE subcontractors.

The scope encompasses concrete repairs, joint repairs, structural steel restoration, lighting repairs, light pole repairs and replacements, and miscellaneous electrical repairs to the 40-year-old garage, built in 1984. Work must comply with the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) and the latest FDOT Design Standards. The repairs are based on 40-year recertification inspections; upon completion, the garage will be reinspected and final reports submitted to the building department for recertification.

The contract base estimate is $12,813,875. Bidders must hold a valid Certificate of Competency as a General Engineering Contractor or General Building Contractor from Miami-Dade County, or appropriate certification from the State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, or FDOT prequalification under Section 337.14 of Florida Statutes. Demonstration of prior experience on similar-sized projects completed during the previous five years for public entities is required, along with minimum three project references including detailed descriptions, dollar values, contract dates, and client contact information.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bid bond equal to 5% of the proposed total bid amount. Successful bidders must provide a Performance and Payment bond equal to 100% of the total contract award amount. Bidders may not withdraw bids for 180 calendar days following bid opening. A Collusion Affidavit as required by Miami-Dade County Code Section 10-33.02.1 must be submitted. A "Cone of Silence" applies to the bidding process.