Port of Miami
1080 Caribbean Way
5th Floor
Miami Fl 33132
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REQUEST FOR PRICE QUOTATION (RPQ)
Contract No: MCC 7360 Plan
RPQ No: 2024-009R
INVITATION TO BID
A RPQ has been issued for the work identified below. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this project, please submit your
bid via Sealed Envelopes, attention to Ivonne Andres at 1080 Caribbean Way, 5th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132 no later than
4/30/2026 at 02:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Vivian Alfonso at 305-347-5520.
This RPQ is issued under the terms and conditions of the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts (MCC) Program MCC 7360 Plan.
RPQ DETAILED BREAKDOWN
Bid Due Date:
4/30/2026 Time Due: 02:00 PM
Submitted Via: Sealed Envelopes
Estimated Value:
$127,812 (excluding Contingencies and Dedicated Allowances)
Project Name:
Shed E Ceiling Fans and Electrical Improvements
Project Location:
514 Australia Way, Miami, FL 33132
License Requirements: Primary: General Building Contractor; Building Contractor
Sub:
Electrical Contractor; Structural; Fire Alarm
Scope of Work:
(Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work).
The Work consists of furnishing all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to install four (4)
ceiling fans within the warehouse area of Shed E at PortMiami. The project also includes the
installation of three (3) new electrical receptacles, along with all associated electrical work, at the
kennel location. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Installation of supplemental structural steel spanning between existing precast joists to support
four (4) new large ceiling fans.
• Removal of the existing photocell located in panel “R,” including conductors, conduits, and
accessories, back to the source.
• Removal of four (4) existing exterior disconnects, including associated receptacles, conductors,
conduits, and accessories, back to the source.
• Removal of four (4) existing breakers in panel “R” feeding the exterior disconnects.
• Removal of receptacles and breakers providing power to the existing conveyor in panel “P3W,”
circuits 8, 10, and 12.
• Removal of four (4) existing 208V, 3-phase, 5-wire receptacles; cap wires and install blank
covers.
• Patching of all holes left after removal of existing equipment.
• Three (3) new receptacles shall be installed near the kennel area and circuited to panel “P3W.”
• Each receptacle shall be provided with a 20A, 1-pole breaker, individual neutrals, and
approximately 100 feet of 3/4-inch EMT with steel set-screw fittings. Existing conduits may be
reused where suitable.
• Four (4) new 16-foot ceiling fans shall be installed and circuited back to panel “R.”
• Each fan shall be provided with a 25A, 3-pole breaker in panel “R.”
• Fan circuits shall utilize 3/4-inch EMT with steel set-screw fittings.
• A fan controller shall be installed at a location to be determined by the Owner in coordination
• with the end user, CBP.
• Provide and install a new fire alarm system in full compliance with NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and all
current requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Document Pickup:
Contact: Ivonne Andres
Location: VIA EMAIL
Phone No: 305-347-4919
Pre-Bid Meeting::
YES
Location:
Mandatory: YES
Date: 4/15/2026
1120 Caribbean Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL
Site Meeting:
YES
Location:
Mandatory: YES
Date: 4/15/2026
1120 Caribbean Way, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL
Bid shall be submitted to: Contact: Ivonne Andres
Address: 1080 Caribbean Way, 5th Floor, Miami, Florida 33132
Date: 4/15/2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 11:00 AM
Email: ivonne.andres@miamidade.gov
FAX # :
Type of Contract:
Method of Payment:
Multiple Trade
Scheduled Monthly Payments
Method of Award: Lowest Responsible Bidder
Insurance Required: YES
Additional Insurance Required:
NO
If Yes - Minimum Coverage:
Performance & Payment Bond Required: NO
Bid Bond Required: NO
Davis Bacon:
NO
Maintenance Wages: NO
AIPP: NO
Amount:
DBE Participation:
NO
Percentage: 0.00%
DBE Subcontractor Forms Required: NO
SBE-S Requirements
NO
Percentage: 0.00%
SBE-Services Commodity Set-Aside
NO If Yes, Service =
SBE-G Requirements
NO
Percentage: 0.00%
SBE-Goods Commodity Set-Aside
NO
If Yes, Goods =
Liquidated Damages:
YES
$$ Per Day: $100.00
For RPQ's less than $10,000, if no LD rate is specified, the County reserves the right to assess actual damages in lieu of LDs.
Design Drawing Included:
Anticipated Start Date:
Comments:
YES
Shop Drawing Included: NO
Specifications Included: YES
5/18/2026
Calendar Days for Project Completion: 120
Contractor Qualifications:
The Bidder and/or Key Personnel shall have successfully completed at least two (2) similar scope
construction or rehabilitation projects within the last five (5) years.
1. In the case of a numerical or mathematical discrepancy in the bidder’s submittal, the Base Bid
Total, as listed in RPQ Bid Form – Attachment 5A, shall govern as the actual bid price. That
number shall constitute the bidder’s binding offer, notwithstanding contrary information elsewhere
in the submittal.
2. The Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting shall be held on April 15, 2026. All persons interested in
participating in the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting must pre-register and indicate their intention to
attend the meeting by sending an email to sprfi@miamidade.gov with a copy to the Clerk of the
Board at clerkbcc@miamidade.gov and a copy to Ivonne.Andres@miamidade.gov. The email
must state each participant’s name, email address, and phone number as well as their company’s
name. Failure of a bidder to attend and sign the attendance sheet at a mandatory Pre-Bid
Conference will result in the Contractor’s bid being rejected. If the bidder does not arrive on time
for the Pre-Bid Conference, there is no guarantee that he/she will be allowed to attend.
3. Contract Documents: Contract Documents shall be provided to the Contractors that attend the
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting. Upon the conclusion of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, the Contract
Documents will be sent to the attending Contractors at no charge via an email containing an
online downloadable link.
4. Requests for Information: All requests for clarification of an RPQ must be submitted in writing
by April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Written communications must be in the form of an e-mail
addressed to Ivonne Andres at sprfi@miamidade.gov with a copy to the Clerk of the Board at
clerkbcc@miamidade.gov.
5. Bids received after the due date and time will not be accepted. The Contractor must submit one
(1) labeled and sealed envelope with the completed Bid Package. The envelope must contain the
RPQ Bid Form - Attachment 5A, and all other accompanying required documents. The envelope
is due on or before the time and bid date specified in the advertisement or subsequent addenda
changing the due date and time.
6. The preliminary bid results (Bid Analysis) can be requested via e-mail. An e-mail request must
be sent to Ivonne Andres at sprfi@miamidade.gov with a copy to the Clerk of the Board at
clerkbcc@miamidade.gov.
7. Additional Insurance Requirements: Please refer to the Special Provisions in the Bid
Documents.
• DUE TO THE SPECIALIZED MARINE WORK PERFORMED AT PORTMIAMI, MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY’S RISK MANAGEMENT’S DIVISION REQUIRES HIGHER INSURANCE LIMITS FOR
ALL OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT’S CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
DISCLOSURE:
• Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from
any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers,
employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings
of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or its
employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in
connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the
County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney’s fees which
may issue thereon. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this
Agreement or otherwise provided by the Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save
harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.
The Contractor shall furnish to Port of Miami, 1080 Caribbean Way, 5th Floor, Miami Fl 33132, Certificate(s) of
Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:
A. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.
a. If applicable should include coverage required under the U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Act (USL&H)
and/or Jones Act for any activities on or about navigable water.
B. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, and $600,000 in the aggregate.
Miami-Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.
C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in
an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
*Under no circumstances are Contractors permitted on the Aviation Department, Aircraft Operating Airside (A.O.A) at
Miami International Airport without increasing automobile coverage to $5 million. Only vehicles owned or leased by a
company will be authorized. $1 million limit applies at all other airports.
VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY (E-VERIFY):
By entering the Contract, the Awarded Bidder becomes obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Florida
Statute, titled "Verification of Employment Eligibility." This includes but is not limited to utilization of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by the Awarded
Bidder effective, January 1, 2021, and requiring all Subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the Subcontractor
does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply may lead to termination of
this Awarded Bidder, or if a Subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately.
Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court no later than twenty (20) calendar days
after the date of termination. If this Contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Awarded Bidder, the Awarded
Bidder may not be awarded a public contract for a period of one year after the date of termination, and the Awarded Bidder
may be liable for any additional costs incurred by the County resulting from the termination of the Contract. Public and
private employers must enroll in the E-Verify System (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) and retain the I-9 Forms for inspection.
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