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RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AWARD FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE NORTH TERMINAL INLINE CHECKED BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM (CBIS) AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PROJECT NO. AB040A, BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND OEC-PARADISE, JV, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $101,047,487.47; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME, AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING TERMINATION

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum and documents, copies of which are incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:

Section 1. This Board approves the contract between Miami-Dade County and OEC-Paradise, JV, for MDAD Project No. AB040A, to provide construction services in an amount not to exceed $101,047,487.47, for the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) at Miami International Airport to accommodate the installation and integration of new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved explosive detection system equipment, in substantially the form attached to the accompanying memorandum as Attachment H and made a part of hereto. A complete set of contract documents are on file and available upon request from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.

Section 2. Pursuant to Section 2-285 and 2-285.2 of the Miami-Dade County Code, this Board authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to exercise the provisions thereof, including the authority to execute Contract No. AB040A and the authority to exercise its termination provisions.

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

From: Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor

Subject: Approval of a Contract Award Recommendation for Baggage Handling System Modifications to the Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System in the North Terminal at Miami International Airport; Contract No. AB040A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Miami International Airport (MIA) continues to rank among the nation�s fastest growing airports, increasing the need for long term modernization and expansion of its infrastructure. To keep pace with accelerating passenger and cargo growth, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (Aviation Department or MDAD) is advancing its $12 billion �Modernization In Action� (M.I.A.) program and implementing strategic projects aligned with the Forward Flight Team and CARE MIA Advisory Board initiatives, noting the Forward Flight Team�s closure and transition to the CARE-MIA Advisory Board.

Following a competitive procurement, this item seeks approval from the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to award Contract No.�AB040A to OEC�Paradise, JV (OEC-Paradise) for the modification and upgrade of critical baggage handling infrastructure in MIA�s North Terminal, to support the installation of the Transportation Security Administration�s (TSA) next generation screening equipment. The Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., reviewed the project�s bid tally and determined that OEC Paradise is fully qualified for award, with a base bid of $78,427,492.48, approximately 11.4 percent below the $88,505,417.00 estimate prepared by MDAD�s cost consultant, RIB US Cost, Inc.

The County has agreed to pay OEC-Paradise a total compensation amount of $101,047,487.47, which includes a 10 percent contingency of $7,842,749.25; an Inspector�s General Fee of $251,988.75; and four (4) Dedicated Allowance Accounts; one in the amount of $1,616,736.00 for portering, one in the amount of $533,070.00 for permit fees, and one in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for the warehouse. The total contract term consists of 1,699 consecutive calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached resolution awarding Contract No. AB040A to OEC-Paradise, for the project entitled: �MIA NTD Baggage Handling System Modifications to the Inline CBIS� pursuant to Section 2-8.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code.

SCOPE
The project consists of supporting the replacement of 25 Computed Tomography Examiner (CTX) explosive detection system machines located throughout the North Terminal baggage handling system. The existing CTX machines are distributed among five security matrices and have reached the end of their operational life. Continued manufacturer servicing, maintenance, and software support for these machines is no longer available, necessitating their replacement to maintain compliant and reliable baggage screening operations.
TSA will be responsible for the decommissioning and removal of the existing CTX machines, transportation of the replacement equipment, programming, installation, commissioning, and testing of the new CTX machines and their supporting hardware.

OEC-Paradise shall provide all enabling work and supporting infrastructure necessary to facilitate the TSA replacement activities while maintaining continuous airport and baggage handling system operations. Furthermore, the scope of the project will comprise the following:

� Pre-enabling work, including preparation of rights-of-way and work areas to accommodate the removal and installation of CTX equipment.
� Demolition, modification, and reconstruction of baggage handling system infrastructure required to support the new CTX machines.
� Installation, relocation, and modification of structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, communications, and control system components necessary to accommodate the replacement equipment.
� Removal and reinstallation of conveyor sections, supports, catwalks, access platforms, guarding, and associated baggage handling system components as required.
� Relocation, protection, and reconnection of utilities, including electrical power, communications, and network infrastructure supporting the baggage handling system.
� Modifications to the Building Automation System, ControlNet, fiber optic, and other communications infrastructure necessary to integrate the upgraded system.
� Installation of new conduit, cable trays, electrical distribution equipment, wiring, and grounding systems required to support the new CTX equipment.
� Coordination with TSA, MDAD, and the baggage handling system maintenance contractor to minimize operational impacts and maintain continuous baggage screening operations throughout construction.
� Phased construction activities, including temporary measures necessary to maintain operational continuity and passenger service during equipment replacement.
� Testing, commissioning support, and system integration activities necessary to ensure compatibility between the new CTX equipment and the existing baggage handling system.
� Restoration of all architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural elements impacted by the work.
� Preparation and maintenance of Building Information Modeling, digital mapping, as-built drawings, and project documentation in accordance with MDAD requirements.

The project will be carefully phased to minimize disruption to airport operations while maintaining continuous baggage screening capabilities. Upon completion, the project will provide the infrastructure necessary to support TSA's next-generation CTX explosive detection system technology, enhancing the reliability, security, and long-term operational performance of the North Terminal baggage handling system.

MIA is located primarily in District 6 which is represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis; however, because MIA is a regional asset, the impact of this agenda item is countywide.

Project Name: MIA NTD Baggage Handling System Modifications to the Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS)
Project No.: AB040A

Contract No: AB040A

Project Location: MIA

Project
Description: To provide construction services at MIA for modifications to the North Terminal Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) to accommodate the installation and integration of new TSA approved explosive detection system equipment.

Approval Path: Board of County Commissioners, Section 2-8.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code

BACKGROUND:
The Inline Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) in MIA�s North Terminal contains explosive detection system equipment that has reached the end of its operational life and is being replaced by the TSA with next-generation screening technology. The installation of the new TSA furnished equipment requires modifications to the existing baggage handling system, including conveyor reconfiguration, electrical and communications infrastructure upgrades, controls integration, testing, and commissioning. These improvements are necessary to maintain compliance with current federal security requirements, enhance the reliability and efficiency of the baggage screening process, and support the continued safe and uninterrupted operation of the airport. The objective of this project is to complete the required infrastructure modifications to facilitate the successful installation and integration of the new TSA screening equipment while minimizing impacts to airport operations and passenger service.

As mentioned previously, OEC-Paradise�s base bid of $78,427,492.48 is approximately 11.4 percent lower than the $88,505,417.00 base bid estimate prepared by RIB U.S. Cost, Inc. Two bids were received for the project; however, OEC-Paradise submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid.

On May 29, 2026, and July 7, 2026, MDAD conducted Responsibility Review Meetings with OEC-Paradise, the TSA, and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. to review items related to the TSA grant-related requirements. The primary topics of discussion included TSA's request for a detailed breakdown of all lump sum costs by division, clarification of allocable and non-allocable work items, a detailed breakdown of portering costs, confirmation of testing activities and associated costs, and clarification of the Bidder's submitted minimum qualifications. During these meetings, OEC-Paradise provided the explanations requested by TSA regarding the cost formatting and the required levels of detail, and subsequently submitted the revised information that included the additional cost breakdowns and supporting information, which TSA reviewed and approved.

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of this construction contract, liquidated damages and their respective amounts are itemized as follows:

Milestone 1: Phase 0 Enabling Works (EW) - Overall Project Pre-Enabling Work - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 1 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations and Tennant (i.e., Site-Clean-up). This phase milestone duration is 169 calendar days.
Milestone 2: Phase 1 Cruise Matrix & Phase 1A Ticket Counter One (T1X )Line - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 2 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations and Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 323 calendar days.

Milestone 3: Phase 2 - Central Matrix & Phase 2A Checked Baggage Resolution Area (CBRA) Modifications - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 3; within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations and Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 324 calendar days.

Milestone 4: Phase 3 - East Matrix - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the Awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 4 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; Delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations & Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 309 calendar days.

Milestone 5: Phase 4 -West Lower Pod & Phase 4A -05/05A/T6 Modifications - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 5 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations & Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 331 calendar days.

Milestone 6: Phase 5 � Federal Inspection Service (FIS) Matrix - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 6 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; Delays to scheduled TSA removal and installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations and Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 281 calendar days.

Milestone 7: Phase 6 - West Upper Pod - The awarded Contractor shall be assessed $2,799.18 per day for each day the awarded Contractor is late in completing Milestone 7 within the time specified in the project schedule. Associated time impacts inclusive of; delays to scheduled TSA removal and Installation of explosive detection system related equipment, testing and commissioning, operational day-to-day impacts to the airport operations and Tennant. This phase milestone duration is 344 calendar days after.

Portering and baggage handling support activities as required in milestones shall continue uninterrupted at no cost to the owner until such time any construction delays have been mitigated.

The Liquidated Indirect Cost: rate for which the Awarded Contractor shall be compensated for each day of Compensable Delay shall be $2,800.00.

Stacking of Liquidated Damages - should the delay by the awarded Contractor in completing a milestone continue beyond the date for which the following milestone is required to be completed, the awarded Contractor may at MDAD�s discretion be assessed liquidated damages for both milestones separately and concurrently.

FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCES

Funding Source
Future Aviation Financing � $101,047,487.47 - 100%

Capital Project Budget:
Program No. 2000001042, MIA North Terminal Subprogram 2025-2026 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan, Volume 3, Page 212. (See Attachment �A� as attached)

Base Engineer�s Estimate: $88,505,417.00

Base Award Amount: $78,427,492.48

Contingency Type Percent Amount Comment
Allowance:
(Section 2-8.1 Construction 10% $7,842,749.25
Miami-Dade
County Code)

Dedicated Allowances:

1. Various: Construction $1,616,736.00 Portering


Construction $7,375,451.00 Right of Way

Construction $533,070.00 Permit Fee

Construction $5,000,000.00 Warehouse

IG Fee
(Ordinance No. 0.25% $251,988.75
97-215):

Total Contract
Award Amount: $101,047,487.47


Total Engineer�s Estimate: $106,614,016.00

Operations Costs: Not Applicable

Maintenance Costs: Not Applicable

Total Contract Period: 1,699 Consecutive Calendar Days
Contingency Period: None

Life Expectancy of Asset: 15 years
IG Fee
Included In
the Contract: Yes

PTP Funding: No

GOB Funding: No

ARRA Funding: No

Art in Public
Places: No

Applicable Wages
(40 U.S.C.
�� 3141�3148): Davis Bacon Wages

Sustainable Buildings
Ordinance (I.O. 8-8): Yes, staff contracted through this agreement shall ensure that all tasks
performed comply with Chapter 2, Article I, Sec. 2-1, BCC Rule 5.10, and Chapter 9, Article III, Sec. 9-71 through 9-75, of the Code of Miami-Dade County along with Implementing Order 8-8, which established a County policy to incorporate, wherever practical, Green Building Practices into the planning, budgeting, design, construction, operations, management, renovation, maintenance and decommissioning of Public Projects. These sections of the code, together with the I.O. 8-8, are referred to as the �Sustainable Buildings Program.�� This project will comply with the county�s Sustainable Buildings Program by implementing Maximum Measures.

� Low VOCs paint
� Recycle of construction waste, such as concrete and steel components
Sea Level Rise:
(Ord. 14-79)
Yes, staff contracted through this agreement shall ensure that all tasks performed comply with Miami-Dade County Ordinance 14-79 - including building elevation, design and installation of mechanical and electrical systems, and the design of buildings and infrastructure - shall consider sea level rise projections and potential impacts as best estimated at the time of the project, using the regionally consistent Unified Sea Level Rise Projections, during all project phases including but not limited to planning, design, and construction, in order to ensure that infrastructure projects will function properly for fifty (50) years or the design life of the project, whichever is greater.

Buy American Iron
and Steel Procurement
Program
(Title 49 USC � 50101,
Executive Order 14005,
and BABA): Yes

Bid Packages Issued: 1

Bid Packages Received: 2

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Sections 2-285 and 285.2 of the Miami-Dade County Code, the County Mayor�s designee is authorized to exercise the provisions thereof, including the authority to execute Contract No. AB040A and the authority to exercise its termination provisions.

TRACK RECORD/MONITOR
MDAD Project Manager Richard Cabrera will monitor the implementation of this construction project.

Due Diligence
Pursuant to Resolution No. R-187-12: due diligence was conducted to determine OEC-Paradise�s responsibility, including verifying the firm�s corporate status and reviewing its safety records (per R-1181-18), as well as confirming that there are no performance or compliance issues. The following lists were reviewed: 1) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) logs of work-related injuries and illness (Form 300), including OSHA inspection data, and 2) convicted vendors, debarred vendors, delinquent contractors, suspended vendors, and the federal-excluded parties list. The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations records show the company�s status as active.

SBD History of
Violations: No

Procurement History
This construction project, known as Contract No. AB040A, was advertised on March 31, 2026, by the County under full and open competition and closed on May 21, 2026, resulting in two (2) responsive bids received from the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Whiting), and OEC-Paradise. On May 21, 2026, the bids were forwarded to the County�s Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) for compliance review. On May 22, 2026, SPD concluded that a compliance review cannot be conducted for Contract No. AB040A due to the Interim Final Rule released by the U.S. Department of Transportation on October 3, 2025. The Interim Final Rule suspended the requirements of the DBE program on a temporary basis; however, this project remains subject to all other applicable federal requirements, including, but not limited to, Davis-Bacon Wage Rates. (See Attachment �B� as attached).

During the evaluation process, MDAD staff identified possible responsive irregularities for OEC-Paradise and Whiting. Accordingly, both bids were referred to the County Attorney�s Office (CAO) for review. On June 11, 2026, the CAO issued its determination and found both bids to be responsive. It was concluded that OEC-Paradise, the lowest bidder, submitted a bid with no variances from the terms of the solicitation. (See Attachment �C� as attached).

A copy of the SPD Project Worksheet for AB040A shows that this project is a DBE and no measures are assigned to this construction project due to the Interim Final Rule, resulting in the temporary suspension of the requirements under the DBE Program. A copy of the SPD Project Worksheet is enclosed. (See Attachment �D� as attached)

In a letter dated July 9, 2026, addressed to the Aviation Department, the Designer of Record, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., confirmed that the recommended low bidder qualifies for award of this construction contract. (See Attachment �E� as attached)

SBD�s Capital Improvements Information System (CIIS) database has 1 evaluation for OEC-Paradise, with an average evaluation rating of 4.0 out of 4.0 points, which is indicative of superior performance. (See Attachment �F� as attached)

According to SBD�s �Firm History Report,� OEC-Paradise has been awarded one (1) contract in the last three (3) years as Prime Contractor with a total value of $47,010,648.00. (See Attachment �G� as attached)

The Contract Summary, Bid Bond, and Required Affidavits (also called �Combined Affidavit�) executed by OEC-Paradise are enclosed. (See Attachment �H� as attached)

Company Principals: Manuel Alcibar
James Storey

Company Location: 4310 NW 36 Avenue
Miami, FL 33142

How Long in Business: 2 years

Contract Manager Name Sylvia Novela, Assistant Aviation Director
Phone/Email: Office: (305) 876-7048 Cell: (786) 769-1580
[email protected]

Project Manager Name Richard Cabrera, Chief of Construction, Facilities Development
Phone/Email: Office: (305) 869-3481
[email protected]






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Roy Coley
Deputy Mayor