Harbor Drive is one step closer to reconstruction after the Key Biscayne Village Council unanimously approved the first reading of a $2.38 million contract to mill, resurface and rebuild the roadway.

The council voted 6-0 during a special meeting in early July to award the contract to Miami-based V&G Construction Solutions Corp., advancing a project first introduced to the council in December 2025.

The project will remove Harbor Drive's existing brick pavement and replace it with textured asphalt, according to Public Works Director Chris Miranda. The Islander News reported the vote Thursday, July 16.

Miami-Dade County to cover most of the cost

Miami-Dade County will contribute $1.9 million, covering about 80% of the project's total cost. The Village of Key Biscayne will pay the remaining $469,629.

One portion of the roadway will not receive county funding. The 800 block of Harbor Drive is excluded because it is not part of a designated hurricane evacuation route.

Village chose contractor after competitive bidding process

The village received bids from 12 companies for the project. Two firms failed to meet the minimum qualifications, leaving 10 eligible bidders.

Although another company submitted the lowest bid, village officials determined it lacked the necessary experience for the work, Miranda told the council.

V&G Construction Solutions submitted a base bid of about $2.3 million. The approved contract carries a not-to-exceed value of $2,384,688, which includes additional project-related costs.

The village had signaled its intent to award the contract before the council vote. Procurement Officer Daren Jairam signed a Notice to Award on June 23, with Village Manager Steven Williamson copied on the document.

V&G Construction Solutions is based in southwest Miami-Dade County and is led by Vice President Guillermo Villanueva.

Final vote still required before construction begins

Mayor Joe Rasco has repeatedly sought updates on the Harbor Drive project, requesting a paving timeline during council meetings in December 2025 and again in June 2026.

Because the measure passed on first reading, it must receive a second reading and final approval before the contract can be executed.

The village has not announced a date for the second reading, nor has it released an anticipated construction schedule or project completion date.

The next regular Village Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 560 Crandon Blvd. That meeting is the earliest scheduled opportunity for the council to consider the ordinance on second reading.

Residents can follow project updates on the Village of Key Biscayne website.