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RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT NO. W-16135, FURNISH AND INSTALL 8-INCH D.I.P. WATER MAINS WITHIN SNAPPER CREEK TOWNHOUSES AT 11200 SW 71 STREET, TO BASILE USA LLC FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $7,873,349.18 AND A CONTRACT TERM OF 800 CALENDAR DAYS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UTILIZE THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE, SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO MANAGE CONTRACT NO. W-16135; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purpose 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 hereby awards Contract No. W-16135, Furnish and Install 8-inch D.I.P. Water Mains within Snapper Creek Townhouses at 11200 SW 71 Street, in substantially the form attached to the accompanying memorandum as Exhibit C, to Basile USA LLC for a total contract amount of $7,873,349.18 and a total contract period of 800 calendar days. The Board also authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee: (1) to use the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department�s Consent Decree and Capital Improvement Programs Acceleration Ordinance, section 2-8.2.12 of the Code
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to manage the Contract; (2) to execute the Contract for and on behalf of the County; and (3) to exercise the termination and other provisions contained within the Contract.

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Date:
To: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor

Subject: Recommendation to Award Contract No. W-16135, Furnish and Install 8-Inch D.I.P. Water Mains Within Snapper Creek Townhouses at 11200 S.W. 71 Street, with Basile USA LLC

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Executive Summary
This item seeks approval from the Board of County Commissioners (the Board) to award Contract No. W-16135 (the Contract), Furnish and Install 8-Inch D.I.P. Water Mains Within Snapper Creek Townhouses at 11200 S.W. 71 Street (the Project), to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Basile USA LLC (Basile), for a total amount of $7,873,349.18 and a total Contract period of 880 days, which consists of 740 calendar days to Substantial Completion, 800 calendar days to Final Completion, and an 80-day contingency time allowance.

The scope of the Contract includes the installation of approximately 26,000 linear feet of new 8-inch and 6-inch ductile iron pipe, fire hydrant assemblies, water services, tapping connections, air release valves, protective slabs and all associated restoration, traffic control, and permitting coordination. Work will take place within existing rights-of-way and easements, including areas under Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) jurisdiction. The Project will address the deteriorated cast iron and asbestos cement water mains within the Snapper Creek Townhouses area in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The existing infrastructure is over 40 years old and has experienced extensive failures affecting water mains, service lines, and fire hydrants. A total of ninety-five (95) documented incidents have been recorded.

As part of its $8.6 billion Capital Improvement Program, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is investing in large-scale infrastructure upgrades that increase system capacity, improve operational reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. This Project is a key component of that effort. These upgrades reflect my Administration�s commitment to operating as a future-ready utility by replacing aging infrastructure and ensuring reliable service for our County.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve a competitive award of the Contract to Basile in the amount of $7,873,349.18 and a total Contract period of 880 days.

Scope
The Contract will be performed at 11200 S.W. 71 Street, in Commission District 10, which is represented by Chairman Anthony Rodriguez.

Delegated Authority
Upon Board approval, the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee may exercise all provisions, including the termination provisions, within the Contract. In addition, the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee will manage this Contract pursuant to section 2-8.2.12 of Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida (WASD�s Acceleration Ordinance), which delegates authority to the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to, among other things, negotiate and settle claims and execute change orders that do not exceed ten percent (10%) of the base contract amount, subject to ratification by the Board.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The fiscal impact to the County is $7,873,349.18, inclusive of the Inspector General (IG) Fee, which WASD has determined to be fair and reasonable.
The Project is in WASD�s FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan.
� Funding will be provided from Capital Program #2000000072, Water Reset Program � Small Diameter Water Mains Replacement, Volume #3, Page #123.
� The funding sources are: WASD Revenue Bonds Sold, Future WASD Revenue Bonds, Fire Hydrant Fund.
� The funding sources do not include Building Better Communities - General Obligation Bond (BBC-GOB) funds or impact the General Fund.
� The life expectancy of the Project is 50 years.
� Annual Operations Cost Impact / Funding: $30,000.00. The funding source for the operating impact is WASD Operating Revenues.
� Annual Maintenance Cost Impact / Funding: $60,000.00. The funding source for the maintenance impact is WASD Operating Revenues.
� The Project does not include Art in Public Places.

Vendor Selection & Track Record
On January 13, 2026, WASD received and opened 13 bids in response to the October 30, 2025 advertisement for an open competitive solicitation for the Contract.

Company Name Base Bid Total Bid*
Basile USA LLC $6,730,750.57 $7,873,349.18
R and G Engineering Inc. $7,161,517.00 $8,360,114.21
Lee Construction Group Inc. $7,882,428.00 $9,174,743.64
Marcdan Inc. $7,954,773.00 $9,321,113.00
CMG Pipelines $8,365,232.50 $9,720,312.73
The Stout Group LLC $8,378,559.00 $9,735,371.67
Pabon Engineering Inc. $8,547,284.60 $9,926,031.60
Ric Man International Inc. $8,962,395.95 $10,593,995.95
Acosta Tractors Inc. $10,263,564.50 $11,782,520.50
RPU General & Engineering Co. $11,415,543.14 $13,167,163.74
Roadway Construction LLC $11,676,145.69 $13,461,644.63
Lanzo Construction Co. Florida $11,902,990.00 $13,717,978.70
Maestre Construction Inc. $12,830,191.87 $14,765,716.82
*Total bid includes contingency & dedicated allowances

The following due diligence was performed, and Basile was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder:
� There were no Small Business Development (SBD) contract measures assigned to the Contract. The Project Worksheet from SBD Compliance is attached to this memo as Exhibit A.
� Gustavo Eckardt, P.E. of Premiere Design Solutions Inc., the Engineer of Record (EOR), reviewed the bid submissions and, on January 23, 2026, determined that the lowest bid was acceptable as submitted and that Basile satisfied the requirements of the solicitation. The EOR�s letter is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
� Pursuant to Resolution No. R-187-12, on January 13, 2026, WASD performed a review of the vendor information in BMWS and discovered no adverse information.
� According to the contract history downloaded from BMWS on January 13, 2026, Basile has not been awarded any contracts from the County.
� Basile has zero (0) evaluation in the ISD Capital Improvement Information System (CIIS).
Basile submitted a total bid amount of $7,873,349.18, approximately 2.52% below EOR estimate of $8,077,270.67. The EOR confirms in Exhibit B that the bid submitted by Basile is reasonable and recommends that WASD proceed with the Contract award
Therefore, it is recommended that Contract No. W-16135 be awarded to Basile for a total compensation amount of $7,873,349.18 with a total Contract period of 880 days. The proposed Contract, signed by Basile, is attached hereto as Exhibit C. There are no protests to this award.
WASD Contract Monitor
WASD�s Deputy Director of Planning, Regulatory Compliance and Capital Infrastructure, Marisela Aranguiz-Cueto, P.E., will oversee the implementation of the Contract.
Background
The Project addresses aging and deteriorated water distribution infrastructure. The existing cast iron and asbestos cement water mains are more than 40 years old and have experienced frequent failures, including breaks to water mains, service lines, and fire hydrants. A total of 95 incidents have been documented, which demonstrates the need for comprehensive system upgrades. The Project includes installation of approximately 26,000 linear feet of new 6-inch and 8-inch ductile iron pipe, along with new fire hydrants, service connections, valves, and related components. Work will be performed within established rights-of-way and easements with coordination for traffic control, permitting, and restoration.
Contract Manager Name/Phone/Email
Paul Adams / 786-863-9425 / [email protected]
Project Manager Name/Phone/Email
Rena Chen / 786-552-4503 / [email protected]
Applicable Ordinances and Measures
The table below depicts the applicable legislative policies.
Title Legislation Notations
Local Preference Code Section 2-8.5
Local Certified Veteran Business Enterprise Preference Code Section 2-8.5.1
Sea Level Rise Ordinance 14-79
Sustainable Buildings Program Implementing Order 8-8
Buy American Iron & Steel Procurement Program Code Section 2-8.2.6.1
Office of Inspector General Fee Code Section 2-1076
User Access Program Code Section 2-8.10


Project Chronology
Event Projected Date
1. Pre-bid Meeting Date if applicable 11/13/2025
2. Bid opening date 1/13/2026
3. Planned Bid Award date TBD
4. Planned pre-construction meeting TBD
5. Planned Notice to proceed TBD
6. Planned groundbreaking TBD
7. Planned completion date TBD









































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Furnish and Install 8-Inch D.I.P. Water Mains Within Snapper Creek Townhouses
at 11200 S.W. 71 Street,
Contract No. W-16135




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OMB DIRECTOR DATE


Approved as to legal sufficiency


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Assistant County Attorney DATE


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Roy Coley DATE
Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer



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