Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 083444
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File Number: 083444 File Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Version: 0 Reference: R-35-09 Control: Board of County Commissioners
File Name: ORANGE LINE PHASE I- MIC EARLINGTON HEIGHTS CNCTR METRORAIL Introduced: 11/26/2008
Requester: Miami-Dade Transit Agency Cost: Final Action: 1/22/2009
Agenda Date: 1/22/2009 Agenda Item Number: 8J1A
Notes: TLL- 11/26/08 Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ORANGE LINE PHASE I - MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER - EARLINGTON HEIGHTS CONNECTOR PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. NCP004-TR06-CT2, TO ODEBRECHT-TOWER-COMMUNITY JOINT VENTURE IN THE AMOUNT $360,405,395.00
Indexes: MIC/EARLINGTON HEIGHTS CONNECTOR
  ORANGE LINE
Sponsors: NONE
Sunset Provision: No Effective Date: Expiration Date:
Registered Lobbyist: None Listed

Legislative History
Acting Body Date Agenda Item Action Sent To Due Date Returned Pass/Fail
Board of County Commissioners 1/22/2009 8J1A Adopted P
REPORT: Commissioner Gimenez asked why the midlife rehabilitation costs were not included in the $22 million operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for this particular stretch of Metrorail, and was it included in Transit’s Pro forma. Mr. Kapoor, Director, Miami-Dade Transit (MDT), noted the railway’s midlife rehabilitation program was governed by a 30-year plan; it was funded as a capital infrastructure project and was part of Transit’s long-term Pro forma. Mr. Kapoor, Mr. Marino Llamas, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Consultant, and Mr. Albert Hernandez, Deputy Director, Engineering Division, MDT, responded to Commissioner Gimenez’ inquiries regarding elevators eliminated in relation to this resolution. Commissioner Gimenez asked what the estimated cost of this project was before it went out to bid, and what the original budget was for construction of this stretch of the railway. Mr. Hernandez noted the cost of this contract was approximately $361 million or 5.6% more than the engineers estimated cost of $341 million at the time of the Request to Advertise. He noted the original budget for the entire program remained at $526 million, and included the $335 million construction costs for this portion of the railway and $25 million for the FDOT components. He noted the budget for this portion of the railway corridor remained the same and on track. Commissioner Heyman expressed concern with the difference in the $322 million base price presented by the engineers who represented the County’s interest, and the $361 million award, which was a 5.6% increase. She also expressed concern with the County’s tendency to spend contingency funds and approve change orders for the lowest bidder to complete a project, when the second or third lowest bidder could have completed the project without any change orders or use of contingency funds. Assistant County Manager Ysela Llort noted the contingency funds were used in unforeseen circumstances. She noted the bid documents were reviewed thoroughly by MDT’s staff and they assured that the costs were reasonable and this contract would be administered carefully. Commissioner Heyman asked if a cap was set for the costs of this contract, aside from the contingency fund, or were the contractors required to post a performance bond. She pointed out these were professional contractors with large, multiple contracts in Miami-Dade County. Assistant County Manager Llort noted that performance bonds were included in this contract and the contractors were well-versed in large contracts. She also noted the budget for this project included several types of performance measures and assurances, and served as a cap, but no cap was set in this contract. She said she could not absolutely assure there would not be any modifications to this contract, but noted this project had been very thoroughly analyzed. Commissioner Heyman clarified she did not think anyone had been remiss in their judiciary responsibilities concerning this project, but the County’s citizens needed to understand the magnitude of this project. She asked for the status of Miami-Dade Aviation Department’s efforts to work with Parson/Odebrecht Joint Venture (POJV) in resolving certified project claims filed by subcontractors in order to avoid potential lawsuits against the County. Mr. Max Fajardo, Deputy Aviation Director, Miami-Dade Aviation Department, noted staff was currently in the process of completing the negotiations scheduled though the end of February 2009, and continued to negotiate and resolve disputes with subcontractors who had submitted certified project claims with POJV. He said he was confident the issues would be resolved by the end of February. Commissioner Heyman noted her respect for the principals and professionals involved in this contract, and their continual efforts to resolve potential lawsuits and settle certified claims. She noted she supported this item. Commissioner Sosa noted her respect for the contractors in this contract and for the procurement process, but expressed concern with the County always awarding big contracts to the same companies and non-local companies, which she noted did not help our economy. She noted only eleven of the twenty subcontractor firms in this contract were local, and the prime contractor was non-local. She said she felt specific language needed to be created in all RFQs, RFPs, and ITBs that would help stimulate the County’s economy. In response to Commissioner Sosa’s question regarding whether Tower-OHL Group and Tower Group, Inc. were the same company, Mr. Kapoor, MDT Director, noted OHL Group acquired Tower Group Inc. and the two companies were now the same company. Commissioner Sosa referenced an Inspector General’s (IG) report dated January 05, 2009 that raised concerns about Tower Group Inc’s performance in constructing the South Dade Cultural Arts Center project. She expressed concern with awarding this company another contract when it had performance issues in a previous contract. Assistant County Manager Ysela Llort noted the performance ratings and improvements of Tower Group Inc were addressed on handwritten page 6 of this resolution. Commissioner Sosa requested an explanation as to why this agenda item did not track the history and violations of Tower Group, Inc as expressed in the IG report. County Manager George Burgess agreed the Administration needed to be more careful in clearly flagging the issues raised by the IG in the tracking section, but noted this item contained language regarding the performance history of Tower Group, Inc. He also noted that Mr. Michael Spring, Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, had already prepared a response to the IG’s report, some of which staff took exception to. Mr. Michael Spring, Department of Cultural Affairs Director, advised the Board that he had prepared a response to the IG’s report and that most of the content in the IGs’ report was reported publicly and to the County Manager. He noted that Tower Group Inc., which submitted a bid and was awarded the South Dade Cultural Arts Center project contract, was sold to OHL Group midway through the project, and staff has since worked with OHL Group to get this project back on track. Mr. Spring further noted that last November OHL Group replaced its entire top tier of site managers on this project with a new team that took corrective actions, and which he believed would move this project forward in the right direction. He noted that staff publicly criticized the performance of Tower Group Inc on this project, which had been no secret. Commissioner Sosa expressed appreciation to Mr. Spring for his explanation. She referenced a resolution she previously sponsored which provided for all contracts that come before the Board for approval to include the name and phone number of the persons responsible for the project. She noted the Commission also adopted a resolution requiring the County Manager to flag the company’s performance history in the Agenda Item’s tracking section, but some items lacked this information. Assistant County Manager Llort noted Jesus Valderrama was listed as the contract manager, on handwritten page 7 of this resolution, along with his phone number. Commissioner Sosa pointed out that the contract manager was not necessarily the party responsible for the project, and the existing resolution clearly stated that the contract must list the name of the person responsible. Commissioner Sosa asked Assistant County Manager Ysela Llort to ensure that future contracts included the name and phone number of the individual responsible for the contract before being forwarded for the Board’s approval. Commissioner Moss noted he met with Director Michael Spring and his staff on several occasions to get a progress report on the South Dade Cultural Arts Center, and he witnessed their diligence in overseeing Tower Group, Inc’s performance. He said he was surprised to see a joint venture between Odebrecht Construction and Tower Group, Inc for this transit project, considering Tower Group Inc’s history of performance. Mr. Gilberto Nieves, representing Odebrecht Construction, appeared before the Board and noted that Tower Group, Inc had only a 25% interest in the joint venture with Odebrecht, which was the managing partner of the joint venture. He assured the Board that he would oversee Tower Group Inc’s performance on this project. Chairman Moss noted it was extremely important that Odebrecht maintain control of Tower Group Inc and ensure responsibility for this project. Hearing no further comments or questions, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
County Manager 1/20/2009 Time Sensitive Board of County Commissioners 1/22/2009
REPORT: This item supports continued advancement of a critical People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) capital project.
Transit Committee 12/10/2008 3B Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation P
REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Bruce Libhaber read the foregoing proposed resolution into the record. Commissioner Sorenson expressed concern that the Tower Group company was involved with the South Dade Performing Arts Center project and the County had issues with this project. Mr. Max Fajardo, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Deputy Aviation Director, responded to Commissioner Sorenson’s inquiries regarding the Parsons-Odebrecht Joint Venture (POJV) at the Miami International Airport (MIA). He noted that POJV was sued by some of its contractors for delayed claims on Phase I of the South Terminal project and POJV was working with MDAD to resolve the claims so that the County did not become adjoined to the lawsuit. In response to Commissioner Sorenson’s request for a suggestion regarding the award of this contract, Mr. Fajardo noted his suggestion depended on whether the individuals assigned to the project were focused on finishing the project in a timely manner. In response to Chairman Rolle’s inquiry regarding the bid process on the proposed contract, Mr. Albert Hernandez, Miami-Dade Transit Agency Deputy Director, Engineering, noted a Request to Advertise was released in March 2008, and four responsible and responsive bidders submitted bids. He pointed out the lowest bidder was the Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture. Commissioner Heyman expressed concern regarding past problems with Odebrecht and potential substantial costs for storage and transport. She also expressed concern regarding the County utilizing companies which were not responsible. Mr. Hernandez responded to Commissioner Heyman’s question regarding what measures were in place in case Odebrecht caused a delay on this project and noted the proposed contract contained a provision regarding liquidated damages for any delays caused by Odebrecht. Commissioner Heyman expressed concern regarding possible consequences for the County if delays developed on the project. In response to Commissioner Heyman’s concerns regarding the total cost of this proposed contract, Mr. Hernandez noted the total was approximately $360 million. He added that the County was responsible for $325 million for the MIC-Earlington Heights connector. Commissioner Heyman noted issues had developed on contracts which she supported in the past, and she wanted this contract award to be qualified. Mr. Fajardo explained that general contractors besides POJV were working on the South Terminal, which caused a lot of conflicts. He noted historical issues were changes to the project after the contract was issued and unforeseen conditions at the project site. In response to Commissioner Heyman’s inquiry as to who was performing work involved with the proposed contract award, Assistant County Attorney Libhaber noted that the bidder was a joint venture and they were the prime contractor. He noted Community Asphalt was doing the road work. In response to Commissioner Heyman’s comments regarding prime contractors doing a joint venture and who would perform the proposed work, Assistant County Attorney Libhaber noted Odebrecht was primarily handling guide way construction, Tower Group would construct the Metromover station area, and Community Asphalt would do a majority of the roadway work. He noted that subcontractors and suppliers reporting to these companies were listed in today’s (12/10) agenda package. Mr. Libhaber addressed some of Commissioner Heyman’s inquiries as to what protections for the County were included in the proposed contract. He explained that performance and payment bonds would be used to address any situation wherein subcontractors and suppliers were not paid or the contractor did not complete its work. In response to Chairman Rolle’s inquiry as to whether Odebrecht could perform the proposed work, Mr. Fajardo noted he was unaware of any negative record of the company. In response to Chairman Rolle’s inquiries as to whether any of the four companies which submitted bids could perform the work, Mr. Fajardo noted this was correct. Commissioner Heyman expressed concern that in the past, companies started out as the lowest bidders, but after issues developed, the costs of the projects were not the lowest bids. She added that since safeguards had not been explained, she wanted them on the record. Mr. Fajardo responded to Commissioner Heyman’s inquiry as to whether the County was facing a $190 million lawsuit, and whether it was related to the proposed contract. He noted the certified claim to the County was $65.2 million for the South Terminal. Mr. Fajardo added that POJV was sued by a subcontractor for approximately $88 million and the $190 million may be related to the $88 million. He reiterated that the County and POJV were negotiating downwards. Commissioner Heyman noted for the record that in the event that a company was suing the County, the County’s policy was to refrain from doing business with this company. Hearing no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on this proposed resolution.
County Manager 11/26/2008 Assigned Ysela Llort 11/21/2008 11/25/2008
County Manager 11/26/2008 Assigned County Attorney 1/20/2009
REPORT: TRANSIT (TC 12/10/08)
County Manager 11/26/2008 Referred Transit Committee 12/10/2008
County Attorney 11/26/2008 Assigned Bruce Libhaber 12/1/2008
Legislative Text

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ORANGE LINE PHASE I - MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER - EARLINGTON HEIGHTS CONNECTOR PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. NCP004-TR06-CT2, TO ODEBRECHT-TOWER-COMMUNITY JOINT VENTURE IN THE AMOUNT $360,405,395.00

BODY
WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves the execution of the Award for the Construction of the Orange Line Phase I � Miami Intermodal Center � Earlington Heights Connector Project, Contract No. NCP004-TR06-CT2, to Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture for the amount of $360,405,395.00; in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part thereof; and authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to execute same for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County.

HEADER
Date:

To: Honorable Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: George M. Burgess
County Manager

Subject: Contract Award Recommendation for Orange Line Phase I - MIC-Earlington Heights Connector Metrorail Extension - Project No.: NCP004 PTP; Contract No.: NCP004-TR06-CT2, to Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture and Authorizing the Use of People�s Transportation Plan (PTP) Transit Surtax Funds

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
This Recommendation for Award for Construction contract number NCP004-TR06-CT2 between Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture and Miami-Dade County in the amount of $360,405,395.00 has been prepared by Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) and is recommended for approval. Proceeds from Charter County Transit System Sales Surtax (the Surtax) will be used to fund this project, therefore, approval by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) is required.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The authority of the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee to execute and implement this contract is consistent with those authorities granted under the Code of Miami-Dade County.

SCOPE
PROJECT NAME: Orange Line Phase I - MIC-Earlington Heights Connector Metrorail Extension

PROJECT NUMBER: NCP004 PTP

CONTRACT NO: NCP004-TR06-CT2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Orange Line Phase I - MIC-Earlington Heights Connector Metrorail Extension Project (hereinafter referred to as the �Project�) is an elevated 2.4 mile double-track, heavy-rail extension of the existing Miami-Dade Metrorail System. The Project�s major components include the construction of an Elevated Guideway including Segmental Construction, a Three-Level Metrorail Station, Operating Systems, Trackwork, three (3) Traction Power Substations, New Roadways and Roadway Reconstruction, and Civil Sitework.

The Project includes four components which are part of the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) Program: the MIC Central Station - West Concourse; MIC Central Station - Vestibule; Bus Plaza; and Bus Plaza Roadway.

PROJECT LOCATION: The Project is located in central Miami-Dade County. This 2.4 mile double track, heavy rail extension corridor begins at the existing elevated Metrorail line to the west of the Earlington Heights station, and continues westerly along the north side of State Road 112, crosses State Road 112 and makes a southerly turn crossing over the Miami River Canal. It then crosses over the South Florida Rail Corridor (SFRC) and parallels the SFRC until it enters into the MIC. The FDOT project components are located at or within close proximity of the tri-level Metrorail Station.

PRIMARY COMMISSION Various Districts
DISTRICT:

APPROVAL PATH: Board of County Commissioners

USING DEPARTMENT: Miami-Dade Transit

MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Miami-Dade Transit

FISCAL IMPACT / FUNDING SOURCE
OPERATIONS COST
IMPACT/FUNDING: An additional $22 million per year is required to support the new track (approximately 2.4 miles) between the MIC and Earlington Heights (EHT) Metrorail Station. The new service will increase current frequency from 7 � minutes peak service to 3 � minutes peak by adding trains at 6 � minutes peak service and 10-minute off-peak service between the MIC and Brickell Metrorail Station (approximately 5 miles) and will merge at the EHT Station with the existing service from Palmetto Metrorail Station to Dadeland South Metrorail Station.

Once new metrorail service to the MIC is implemented, net operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses will increase the operating budget, based on opening year 2012 Year of Expenditure (YOE).

MAINTENANCE COST As stated above, maintenance costs are part of the $22 million.
IMPACT/FUNDING:

LIFE EXPECTANCY
OF ASSET: The Project, when completed, will have a life expectancy of 50 years for the station and 100 years for the guideway. The $22 million operating and maintenance expenditures do not include the Infrastructure Renewable Program (IRP), which provides funds for the rehabilitation and recertification of the station and guideways.

FUNDING SOURCES: SOURCE
The Project is funded by the following sources: People�s Transportation Plan (PTP) Bond Program - $335,730,395.00; FDOT Funding for all of the FDOT components- $18,847,500; Capital Improvement Local Option Gas Tax (CILOGT) funding (50% contribution) for BIO-4 Bus Plaza - $577,500.00; Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the Bus Plaza Canopies - $5,250,000.00. The total project cost of $360,405,395.00 is included in the FY 2008-09 Proposed Capital Budget.

PTP FUNDING: Yes

GOB FUNDING: No

CAPITAL BUDGET BUDGET PROJECT / DESCRIPTION AWARD AMOUNT
PROJECTS: 6710190-EARLINGTON HEIGHTS (EH)/ $24,675,000.00
MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER (MIC)
BUS PLAZA Book Page: 115
Funding Year: Proposed Capital Budget Book
for FY 2008-09 from FY 2008-09 Funds through
FY 2010-11

6733210- EH/MIC CONNECTOR $336,933,801.00
Book Page: 118 (See attached revised
cash flow) Funding Year: Proposed Capital Budget Book
for FY 2008-09 from Prior Years� Funds through
FY 2011-12
Project Totals: �$361,608,801.00

BID PACKAGES ISSUED: 68

BIDS RECEIVED: 4

CONTRACT PERIOD: 1095 Days

CONTINGENCY PERIOD: 110 Days

IG FEE INCLUDED IN
BASE CONTRACT: Yes

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: Yes

BASE ESTIMATE: $322,952,403.00 The construction cost includes estimates for both the County and the FDOT components.

BASE CONTRACT
AMOUNT: $325,516,471.00 Based on the bid results the construction costs for the County components are $319,616,471 and $5,900,000 for the FDOT componentS excluding FDOT Bid Option No 4, West Pedestrian Concourse, for $12,600,000.00.

TOTAL BID OPTION NO 1: $2,422,000.00 BIO-1: Upgrade of Escalators number 1 through 4, 7 and 8 to�Transit Escalators.����

TOTAL BID OPTION NO 2: $800,000.00 BIO-2: Upgrade of Escalators number 5 and 6 to Heavy Duty Transit Escalator.

TOTAL BID OPTION NO 3: $0.00 BIO-3: Upgrade of Machine Room Less (MRL) Elevators to Transit Grade Elevators.

TOTAL BID OPTION NO 4: $12,600,000.00 BIO-4: West Pedestrian Concourse with Stairs in Lieu of Escalators (This option provides project cost savings of $4 million by eliminating the escalators included in the original design).

TOTAL BID OPTION NO 5: $0.00 BIO-5: Upgrade of West Pedestrian Concourse to include Escalators (This option was not exercised by FDOT).

CONTRACT OPTIONS
BID SUBTOTAL: $15,822,000.00

CONTINGENCY $791,100.00
ALLOWANCE
(SECTION 2-8.1
MIAMI DADE COUNTY
CODE) FOR BID OPTIONS:

CONTINGENCY TYPE PERCENT AMOUNT COMMENT
ALLOWANCE
(SECTION 2-8.1
MIAMI DADE
COUNTY New 5% $16,275,824.00
CODE): Construction

SYSTEMS ALLOWANCE
ACCOUNT: $500,000.00 0.15% Systems Parts (This amount represents 1% of the Systems� Engineer Estimate and is set aside for essential parts).




ENVIRONMENTAL
ALLOWANCE ACCOUNT: $1,500,000.00 0.46% Environmental Mitigation Allowance Account (this amount was based on Phase I & II Environmental Assessments for the drainage portion of the Project) requiring soil remediation during the construction phase.

SUBTOTAL: $360,405,395.00

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: $1,203,406.00 1.50% Represents 1.5% of the estimated cost of the Three Level Metrorail Station (including both construction cost and contingency).

TOTAL AMOUNT: $361,608,801.00 Inclusive of Art in Public Places of $1,203,406.00

TRACK RECORD / MONITOR
SBD HISTORY OF Yes-Report attached
VIOLATIONS:

This contract will be the first County project awarded to Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture.

However, the following SBD violations were cited for two (2) of the contractors that form the joint venture:
Community Asphalt Corp. had three violations reported. All violations have been closed.

Parsons/Odebrecht Joint Venture had two violations cited. Both violations have been closed.

EXPLANATION: The Request to Advertise for the Project was approved on March 25, 2008. MDT advertised the Project in numerous local, nationwide and overseas publications. Sixty-eight (68) bid packages were issued. After ensuring that potential bidders had the opportunity to inspect all related project specifications and forward Request for Information, bids were formally received on August 4, 2008.

Four bids were received from the following bidders: Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture, hereinafter referred to as �OTC� - $327,027,986.00; PCL Civil Constructors Inc. - $340,521,000.00; MCM Dragados JV - $353,867,642.00; Kiewit Southern Co. - $349,183,100.00.

MDT staff conducted an extensive review of the four (4) bids received on August 4, 2008. In addition to pricing, bids were reviewed based on the bidders� past experience, licensing, local, federal and state requirements. Additionally, a specialized team conducted a review to analyze bids for Systems� compliance and Station Canopy Design and Installation requirements. Based on FDOT�s participation, bids were then forwarded to FDOT for their review of the FDOT option components of the Project. After all evaluations were completed, OTC was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

To reduce construction costs, MDT conducted two negotiations meeting, with the lowest bidder, OTC. The negotiation meetings took place on September 3 and October 10, 2008 and resulted in a reduction of $1,587,090.00 to the original bid total. After negotiations were concluded, the bid total was reduced from $361,992,485.00 to $360,405,395.00 (excluding the Art in Public Places set aside). The recommended contract amount of $360,405,395.00 is 5.66% higher than the approved advertisement amount of $341,100,023.15.

Funding for this contract is contingent upon the County�s ability to obtain a bond from the financial markets. MDT is currently working with the Finance Department to secure a bond by the Second Quarter of FY 2008-09. Any delay in securing this instrument as scheduled may affect MDT�s ability to fund the contract beyond the Second Quarter of the FY 2008-09.


BID OPENING DATE: 8/4/2008

BID BOND EXPIRES: 2/4/2009

BID VALID UNTIL: 2/4/2009

ESTIMATED NOTICE TO
PROCEED: 1/28/2009

PRIME CONTRACTOR: Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture

COMPANY PRINCIPAL: Gilberto Nieves

COMPANY QUALIFIERS: Yvonne Meyer

COMPANY EMAIL [email protected]
ADDRESS:

COMPANY STREET
ADDRESS: 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1400

COMPANY CITY-STATE
-ZIP: Coral Gables, FL 33134

YEARS IN BUSINESS: See information listed below

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
WITH COUNTY: This contract will be the first County project awarded to Odebrecht-Tower-Community Joint Venture.

As part of the award process, MDT compiled information regarding OTC�s past experience with the County. It was concluded that OTC had no prior experience with the County. However, information for the three entities that compose the OTC Joint Venture was sought. They are as follows: Odebrecht Construction, Inc., The Tower Group, Inc. and Community Asphalt, Inc. The overall ratings given to the individual entities were satisfactory or above. However, Miami-Dade Aviation Department noted that it is working with Odebrecht/Parsons JV to resolve certified project claims to avoid a potential lawsuit between Odebrecht/Parsons JV and the County.

According to the Firm History Report provided by Small Business Development, the following information pertains to the contractors that form the joint venture:

Odebrecht Contractors of Florida, Inc. - 10 years of experience
Experience with Miami-Dade County as Parsons/Odebrecht Joint Venture: Miami-Dade Aviation Department - South Terminal $202,054,215.43, North Terminal $1,045,501,216.00, MIA Mover $342,278,032.15, A-B Infill $9,838,764.00

The Tower Group, Inc. - 13 years of experience
Experience with Miami-Dade County: Cultural Affairs Department - South Miami-Dade Cultural Center $40,734,490.00.

Community Asphalt Corp. - 28 years of experience
Experience with Miami-Dade County: Public Works Department - Roadway Improvements along NE 2nd Avenue from NE 91st Street to NE 105th Street $8,314,420.12.

A review of the Capital Improvements Information System (CIIS) database included contractor evaluations for Parsons/Odebrecht Joint Venture, The Tower Group, Inc., and Community Asphalt Corp.

Parsons/Odebrecht Joint Venture -The Miami-Dade Aviation Department evaluated contractor�s performance as satisfactory and on schedule for the South and North Terminal projects, two major projects.

The Tower Group, Inc. - The Cultural Affairs Department evaluated the contractor�s overall performance as 2.1 out of a possible 4.0 points. According to the evaluating department, the project incorporated a very unique and complex project design, non-industry standard methods of construction, and specialized project features (acoustical, sound and communication, and theater design requirements). The evaluating department added that Tower has added reinforcements to its project management team to increase its responsiveness to project issues and improve performance ratings.

Community Asphalt Corp. - There were two evaluations given to the contractor by the Public Works Department with an average performance rating of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0 points.

SUBCONTRACTORS AND
SUPPLIERS (SECTION 10-
34 MIAMI DADE COUNTY Maytin Engineering Corp. *
CODE): Lanier Steel Products, Inc.
D.K.G. & Associates, Ltd. *
I & C Earthmovers, Corp. *
Roberts Traffic Marking Corp. *
J. Mori Painting Inc. *
Barreiro Concrete Corporation *
Peoples Plumbing Inc. *
Construct Group Corp. *
Eastern Rail Corp *
B&C Transit Consultants, Inc.*
Infinity Construction Services Inc. *
Railworks Track Systems, Inc.
Mass. Electric Construction Co.
Aldridge Electric, Inc.
Union Switch and Signal
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
GE Transportation Systems Global Signalizing, LLC
Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc.
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
*(Local vendors)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXCEED LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS: Yes The Construction Team must have prior experience in complex rail construction projects similar in size and scope to the Orange Line Phase I - MIC-Earlington Heights Connector Metrorail project.

Of the Project�s major components listed above, the Operating Systems include the design, furnishing, and installation of Power Distribution, Train Control, Signaling, and Integration at Central Control, Communications, Variable Message Signs, and System Control and Data Acquisition. The Operating System Team must be experienced in the implementation of the Operating Systems and must meet the pre-qualification criteria included in the contract document.


STANDARD PAYMENT
AND PERFORMANCE BOND: Yes

RESPONSIBLE WAGES: Yes

REVIEW COMMITTEE ESTIMATED
ASSIGNED CONTRACT TYPE GOAL VALUE COMMENT
MEASURES: DBE 12.00% $43,008,647.38 The Estimated Value is the percentage of the Base Contract Amount plus the Bid Options plus the Contingency Allowances.

MANDATORY CLEARING No
HOUSE:

CONTRACT MANAGER Jesus Valderrama (786) 469-5291 [email protected]
NAME/PHONE/EMAIL:

PROJECT MANAGER
NAME/PHONE/EMAIL: Ahmed Rasheed (786) 469-5263 [email protected]


MANAGER'S BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND As part of this construction contract, MDT has agreed, through a JPA with FDOT (R-08-1442), to construct four components of the FDOT Miami Intermodal Center (MIC) Program. Three of these components are items included in the base bid: Central Station Vestibule, Bus Plaza and Bus Plaza Roadway, and one component is included as a Bid Option: Central Station West Concourse (BIO-4).

As stipulated in the contract documents, the County would choose to exercise none, some or all of the advertised optional components. As such, the following options were selected by the County: BIO-1 Upgrade of Escalators, numbers 1 through 4, 7 and 8 to Transit Escalators; BIO-2 Upgrade of Escalators, numbers 5 and 6, to Heavy Duty Transit Escalators; BIO-3 Upgrade of Machine Room Less (MRL) Elevators to Transit Grade Elevators; and BIO-4 West Pedestrian Concourse with Stairs in Lieu of Escalators. This last option will provide a project cost savings of $4 million by eliminating the escalators included in the original design.

Moving forward with this recommendation is essential to maintaining the project on schedule and providing a vital link to the airport, which is a crucial economic engine for Miami-Dade County. Execution will also help stimulate the local economy by creating hundreds of jobs and providing numerous opportunities for local vendors.

Construction is expected to begin March 2009 and be completed by second quarter of 2012.


BUDGET APPROVAL
FUNDS AVAILABLE: _________________________ _______
OSBM DIRECTOR DATE


APPROVED AS TO
LEGAL _________________________ _______
SUFFICIENCY: COUNTY ATTORNEY DATE


CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS _________________________ _______
CONCURRENCE: OCI DIRECTOR DATE



__________________________ _______
ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER DATE



CLERK DATE: _____________
DATE


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