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F C,rt 4F 5VN r City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager FROM: Fabricio Volpi, Public Works Director DATE: March 19, 2026 RE: Gateway Pedestrian Bridge Elevator Enclosures RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this Resolution. REASONS: It is recommended that the City approves the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge enclosures. The City utilized the Broward County pre -qualified contractors list to solicit quotes for this project. The Invitation to Quote on this project and to participate in the mandatory site -visit was distributed to thirteen (13) Contractors from the pre -qualified list. Two Contractors participated in the Invitation to Quote, MBR Construction, Inc. and Shiff Construction & Development, which resulted in the award to the lowest bid, Shiff Construction & Development, INC in an amount of $207,000 plus a 15% contingency ($31,125) for a total amount not to exceed of $238,625.00. The second bid submittal was for $250,000, excluding contingency. The primary objective of the project is to protect the elevators from exposure to the elements. Specifically, the improvements are intended to reduce rainwater intrusion into the elevator pits during storm events, which can accelerate deterioration of mechanical components and significantly reduce the operational lifespan of the elevator equipment. By mitigating water infiltration, the project will help preserve the equipment and improve long-term reliability. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The scope of work includes the removal of the existing eyebrow "canopy" and the construction of an extended one matching the front facade, demolition of the existing pavers and replacement with brushed concrete, installation of six steel columns supported by helical pile, installation of impact - Item Number: 91 236