Streetlight Maintenance – South Central Zone

Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works is requesting bids for streetlight maintenance services in the South Central Zone covering an estimated 4,732 streetlights, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting via Microsoft Teams on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the Lowest Responsible Bidder.

Bidders must hold a current Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Contractor from Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board and must employ a Master Electrician, at least one journeyman electrician with IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I certification, and electrician helpers. Bidders must demonstrate three years of relevant experience with similar projects; FDOT prequalification certificates may substitute as alternative qualification evidence.

The scope encompasses patrolling and preventive maintenance of streetlights along Miami-Dade County and FDOT corridors; repairing and replacing streetlight components; responding to emergency outages and knockdowns; addressing deficiencies identified in quarterly FDOT Maintenance Rating Program reports and pre-construction inspection reports within specified timeframes; processing warranty claims; and removing unpermitted or expired permitted signs, banners, and electronic devices within work limits. Work is governed by Article 715ME and the Construction Specifications' Special Provisions. The number of assigned fixtures and corridors may be increased, decreased, or reassigned as directed by the Engineer.

The estimated contract value is $3,814,426 excluding contingencies and dedicated allowances. The County will deduct a mandatory two percent User Access Program fee from all payments for contracts of $500,000 or greater. Contract duration is 1,095 calendar days, anticipated to commence December 14, 2026, with monthly payments. Liquidated damages are $2,529.00 per day. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Umbrella Liability of $3,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Performance, Payment, and Bid Bonds are required. No Davis Bacon wages, DBE participation, or AIPP requirements apply. Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification under Florida Statute 448.095.