Miami-Dade Airport Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025
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Miami-Dade Airport Committee Meeting - November 13, 2025
The Miami-Dade Airport Committee convened on November 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Commission Chambers to consider a series of aviation-related contracts, amendments, and reports. The committee met with a quorum of four members present (Commissioners Gilbert, Hardemon, Milian Orbis, Gonzalez, and Chairwoman Cohen Higgins) and took unanimous action on all items, forwarding them to the full County Commission with favorable recommendations.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Eric Zekela (2035 North Miami Avenue) spoke in support of Item 3A Substitute, urging the committee to pass the resolution so that the project could proceed promptly. He noted that bids have been pending for a long time and that securing subcontractor pricing is critical.
Discussion Items
- Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested updates on two ongoing matters:
- Bristol Hangar Negotiations: Airport Director provided a brief update, stating that active negotiations are underway, with a meeting scheduled for November 14 to receive two appraisals, and negotiations scheduled for November 17–21. The goal is to bring an item to the board for waiver approval at the first meeting in December.
- AOC Procurement: The director confirmed that the procurement is on schedule for the 90-day timeline set by the board, with the award item expected back within that period.
- The committee also addressed a request to forward Item 3A Substitute to the next BCC agenda, which the department supported.
Key Outcomes
All votes were 4-0 in favor, with no opposition or discussion on individual items:
- Item 3A Substitute: Resolution rejecting all bids for Project U010D-1 (Satellite E New Chiller Plant at MIA), waiving competitive bidding, and awarding a non-competitive contract to Magnum Construction Management, LLC for $29,259,230.00. Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation.
- Item 3B: Resolution approving a contract with Winmar Construction, Inc. for the MIA New Building 3053 project, $18,349,699.70. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3C: Resolution approving the first amendment to the Duty-Free Americas Miami lease, revising financial obligations. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3D: Resolution approving a retroactive first amendment to the Global Concessions lease, adjusting rental payments for support space. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3E: Resolution approving the first amendment with Hill International, Inc. for capital improvement program services, increasing contract amount by $15,608,925.00 to $51,448,300.00. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3F: Resolution approving the second amendment with Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC, increasing contract amount by $18,546,250.00 to $54,385,625.00. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3G: Resolution authorizing additional expenditure authority of $22,850,000.00 for cost estimating and scheduling services, for a total modified contract amount of $55,934,000.00. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3H: Resolution approving award of contract for management and operation of public parking facilities at MIA to Airport Parking Associates, estimated $5,330,704.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 3I: Resolution authorizing a non-competitive purchase for airport security communications, additional $2,368,608.00, for a total modified contract amount of $28,222,670.00. Forwarded to BCC.
- Item 6A: Approval of the Clerk's Summary of Minutes for the October 16, 2025 Airport Committee meeting. Approved.
- Item 7A & 7B: Aviation Capital Program Reports for October and November 2025. Received and filed.
The meeting adjourned without further business.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning. Commissioner Gilbert is present. Commissioner Hardemann. Commissioner Million Orbis. Vice Chairman Gonzalez. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins. Three members present. We have a quorum. Good morning and welcome. We just did the Pledge of Allegiance. And if everyone can join me in a moment of silence for the passing of State Representative Roy Hardiman, our colleagues, family member, I would greatly appreciate a moment of silence for the passing of State Representative Roy Hardeman. Thank you. We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Hardeman family. Welcome to this morning's Aviation Committee. Please let the record reflect that Commissioner Gonzalez has joined us. We are going to open the reasonable opportunity to be heard. Now is your opportunity. Now would be the time to approach. Good morning and welcome, Eric. You are recognized. Good morning, Madam Chair. How are you today? Eric Zekela, 2035, North Miami Avenue. I'm here on item 3A substitute in support of the item. I don't want to be presumptuous on what the committee may do in your action today, but to the extent that you do see fit to pass the item. So that the item can reach final approval. It's been a long time since the bid, and uh we just want to make sure that we um secure and confirm all the subs holding their prices on this project so that we can get started promptly. Thank you so much for your time. Thank you, Mr. Zakela. Anyone additional wish to address the body? Now is your opportunity seeing none public hearing, excuse me, reasonable opportunity to be heard is now closed to the attorneys. Any changes or edits to this morning's agenda? The only change uh, Madam Chair is three A substitute, which is the resolution rejecting all bids in connection with project number uh U01 D1 from INA Aviation Department to provide construction service or salute e new children planned at my international airport, office and waiver competitive bitting procedures permitted to section 53D of the Home Charter and Section 581 B1 of the Code of Manning County by two thirds voted present in compliance with section two of the four statute approving award on accomplished country construction management LLC for construction of a neutral plant of my national airport uh and amount not to exceed 29 million two hundred fifty-nine thousand two hundred thirty dollars. Yes, thank you. That was amazing. What in all of creation? Someone had their coffee this morning. Welcome, Dave Murray. But back in the 2000s, there was a there was a guy named Twister. You guys remember Twist? Yeah. What do you what? Yes, yes. Thank you. Okay, Dave, just stop. The agenda will reflect that item three, a substitute has been added in the most eloquent and beautiful ways uh by our attorney. At this time, we'll entertain a motion to set the agenda. It's been moved, it's been second. All in favor, signify by saying aye.
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