Town of Cutler Bay Projects and Staff Earn Ten Prestigious Industry Awards

Cutler Bay, FL - April 17, 2025 - The Town of Cutler Bay proudly announces a major recognition of its infrastructure accomplishments, with a total of ten awards earned from the American Public Works Association (APWA) at both the South Florida Branch and Florida Chapter levels.

During the April 16, 2025, Town Council Meeting, Public Works Director Alfredo Quintero, who also serves as Chair of the APWA South Florida Branch, presented the honors to the Town’s consultants and contractors responsible for several critical projects completed on time and under budget.

“I take great pride in the successful delivery of our roadway and drainage projects, which continue to be completed on time and under budget,” said Alfredo Quintero. “It’s a proud moment for Cutler Bay as we continue to lead with excellence and innovation in public infrastructure.”

“When we go to Tallahassee or Washington, it helps tremendously to show that we deliver real results,” said Mayor Tim Meerbott. “With our strong track record of coming in under budget and now being recognized with multiple awards, it makes it easier to advocate for the funding and support that helps us make our community better.”

The awards presented include:

Consultant Awards

• Stefano Viola, P.E. (Kimley-Horn & Associates)
  • Professional Manager of the Year – Stormwater (South Florida Branch)
  • Technical Innovation Award – Stormwater (Florida Chapter) (For the 2024 Stormwater Master Plan, which incorporates 6 inches of projected sea level rise)
• SRS Engineering, Inc. (Ignacio Serralta and team)
  • Consultant of the Year – Roads & Highways (South Florida Branch)
  • Consultant of the Year – Roads & Highways (Florida Chapter)
  • Consultant of the Year – Stormwater (Florida Chapter) (For the SW 82 Avenue Improvements and Cutler Ridge Pines Drainage Projects)

Contractor Awards

• Maggolc, Inc. (Mario & Gabriela Gonzalez)
  • Contractor of the Year – Roads & Highways (South Florida Branch)
  • Contractor of the Year – Roads & Highways (Florida Chapter) (SW 82 Avenue Project – Completed on time and over $230,000 under budget)
• R.G. Underground, Inc. (Ricardo Gonzalez and team)
  • Contractor of the Year – Stormwater (South Florida Branch)
  • Contractor of the Year – Stormwater (Florida Chapter) (Cutler Ridge Pines Project – Completed in under 8 months and $160,000 under budget)

Individual Recognition

To conclude the presentation, the Town Council surprised Alfredo Quintero with recognition for receiving the President’s Award for Branch Excellence from the APWA Florida Chapter. This prestigious honor acknowledges his outstanding leadership and impact across five key categories: membership development, best practices, professional advancement, chapter service, and community impact.

Alfredo will formally receive the President’s Award on April 30, 2025, during the APWA Florida Chapter Expo in Orlando.

“These awards are a testament to what we can accomplish as a young town when we hold ourselves and our partners to the highest standard,” said Quintero. “I’m honored and deeply thankful.”

Watch Town Council Meeting here

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For any questions regarding these projects, please contact the Public Works Department at aquintero@cutlerbay-fl.gov or by phone: (786) 573-5536.

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