Pump Station 536 Storm Hardening Improvements

Miami-Dade County is requesting price quotations for storm hardening and flood protection upgrades to Pump Station 536 located at 8989 SW 117th Ave, Miami, Florida, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the eBuilder Bid Portal and hard copy required postmarked within one business day. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project location. No Davis-Bacon, DBE, or other federal set-aside programs apply.

The scope encompasses replacing existing wall louvers above Design Flood Elevation with Ruskin aluminum louver model ELF6375DXD; removing and replacing existing single doors, exterior double doors, and roll-up doors with N.O.A.-approved flood doors; providing impact and wind protection to air-conditioning chillers and roof equipment; installing electrical equipment and conduits for future stand-by generator infrastructure; waterproofing all exterior walls below Design Flood Elevation; and performing demolition, removal, and refurbishment of existing features as detailed in the drawings and specifications. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, and materials reasonably necessary to deliver a complete working installation.

Primary contractors must hold a General Building Contractor, General Engineering, or Building Contractor license. Subcontractors require Electrical Contractor or Master Plumber licenses. Bid bonds are required for bids meeting or exceeding $200,000. Performance and Payment Bonds are required upon award. Commercial general liability insurance must be not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with Miami-Dade County as additional insured. Automobile liability and workers' compensation insurance are also required. Contractors must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing work.

The estimated project value is $1,462,682 excluding contingencies and dedicated allowances. The project start date is anticipated for August 31, 2026, with 420 calendar days allowed for completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays. Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder with scheduled monthly payments.