ABOUT
Founded in 2005 by Gavin McKenzie, McKenzie began as a small, self-performing residential general contracting firm. The vision was to create a team of like-minded individuals who were passionate about the art and science of building and the improvement of others’ lives through sustainable and progressive approaches.
In 2009, with the help of an integral and passionate team, McKenzie evolved, expanding into the commercial space. Craft, McKenzie’s custom fabrication arm, was created in 2012.
Today, McKenzie houses these divisions under one roof in a unique 25,000-square-foot re-purposed warehouse from 1938. Our goal remains the same, to provide a comprehensive and transparent approach to construction that puts professionalism and satisfaction at the forefront. From adaptive reuse to new construction, McKenzie delivers client-focused and quality products throughout the South Florida area.
McKenzie’s purpose is to create beautiful spaces & products that improve the lives of those who inhabit & utilize them.
- gavin mckenzie, founder
PROJECT TOOLS
McKenzie utilizes project management tools to help deliver our client’s projects on time and on budget by centralizing data and strengthening communications with stakeholders.
Procore offers cloud-based 24/7 access to project data, minimizing costly risks and delays. The project team members can track contract changes, drawing revisions, RFIs, submittals, and punch list items from any web-connected device. Our field personnel can diagnose problems in real-time and resolve them quickly, maximizing efficiency. This project management solution provides visibility into project health from bidding to closeout.
PROJECT APPROACH
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We value the opportunity to be part of this unique and exciting project! Leña Miami is a design masterpiece representative of the upscale and sophisted experience of which Leña is and delivers to its patrons. Leña will fill a unique and boutique void in the Miami dining scene.
Much like Leña, McKenzie offers a differentiating experience. Our boutique firm fills a void in the construction scene, offering curated project specific planning, expert partnerships, and strategic execution. Each year we selectively pursue clients that strictly align with our core values and passion for construction. With 20 years of hyper-focused experience in the Miami market, a small yet highly-capable experienced team, and the best trade partnerships in the industry - our firm and the Dani Garcia Group is a great partnership.
Leña Miami presents the technical building challenges we live for! The multiple levels requiring heavy steel and concrete slab following critical radius’s, the extremely tight schedule request, the extreme level of details within the finishes, primarily overhead, all provide the opportunity our team continuously seeks to build in a non-traditional method.
Our approach is to drive the kitchen and ground floor areas to rough-in completion first, allowing for kitchen equipment installation, a shoring slab for the construction of the second floor, and a starting point for finishes. As our team drives the aforementioned areas, our next area of focus will be the mezzanine, followed by the second floor front of house.
With the heavily detailed and material-centric ceiling finishes, our team will alternate the installation sequence floor and ceiling finishes in each area, opening work spaces in multiple areas simultaneously - driving the path to completion.
Millwork is the most dominating scope of the project. The successful installation of the millwork will require extensive coordination and participation from our team, trade partners, and the ownership team. Planning of the millwork scope will begin during the forming of concrete slabs, ensuring radius’s align with millwork and glazing currently in fabrication by others.
Preconstruction and planning will be the key to success in construction. Ample yet expedited preconstruction time, allowing us to award trades, collect submittals, and procurement early materials is critical to the successful start onsite. Our team has allowed for, what we feel is, a reasonable period of preconstruction.
OWNER SUMMARY
| Project: | Leña Lounge | SQFT: | 9,762 | |
| Address: | 1001 S. Miami Avenue, Miami FL 33131 | Proposal Date: | 1/31/25 | |
| Client: | Grupo Dani Garcia | Version: | Version | |
| CSI# | Trade | Current Pricing | Cost/SF | Notes |
| 013000 | PROJECT REQUIREMENTS | $ 180,714 | $ 18.51 | |
| 024100 | DEMOLITION | $ 25,000 | $ 2.56 | |
| 033000 | CONCRETE | $ 459,700 | $ 47.09 | Per Site Conditions / Pending Survey |
| 042000 | MASONRY | $ - | $ - | With 033000 |
| 044000 | STONE | $ 103,960 | $ 10.65 | |
| 051000 | STRUCTURAL STEEL | $ 206,340 | $ 21.14 | |
| 055000 | MISC. METALS | $ - | $ - | In structural steel |
| 061000 | ROUGH CARPENTRY | $ 25,000 | $ 2.56 | |
| 064000 | MILLWORK | $ 524,491 | $ 53.73 | Per Original Matrix |
| 071000 | WATERPROOFING | $ 15,000 | $ 1.54 | Allowance |
| 078100 | FIREPROOFING | $ - | $ - | Allowance |
| 079200 | JOINT SEALANTS | $ 19,524 | $ 2.00 | |
| 081000 | DOORS, FRAMES & HARDWARE | $ 36,500 | $ 3.74 | |
| 084100 | STOREFRONT | $ 60,000 | $ 6.15 | Allowance |
| 088000 | GLAZING | $ - | $ - | By Owner |
| 092000 | DRYWALL | $ 520,000 | $ 53.27 | |
| 092300 | PLASTER | $ 157,000 | $ 16.08 | |
| 093000 | TILE | $ 194,413 | $ 19.92 | |
| 095100 | ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS | $ 1,500 | $ 0.15 | |
| 096000 | CARPET/RESILIENT FLOORING | $ - | $ - | Carried in Tile |
| 096400 | WOOD FLOORING | $ - | $ - | Carried in Tile |
| 096723 | RESINOUS FLOORING | $ - | $ - | NIC |
| 099000 | PAINTING | $ 60,000 | $ 6.15 | |
| 100000 | SPECIALTIES | $ 35,000 | $ 3.59 | |
| 101400 | SIGNAGE | $ 18,000 | $ 1.84 | |
| 114000 | FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT | $ - | $ - | By Owner |
| 142000 | ELEVATOR | $ - | $ - | By Owner |
| 210000 | FIRE PROTECTION | $ 63,000 | $ 6.45 | |
| 220000 | PLUMBING | $ 321,800 | $ 32.96 | |
| 230000 | HVAC | $ 1,597,000 | $ 163.59 | |
| 260000 | ELECTRIC | $ 571,153 | $ 58.51 | |
| 265000 | LIGHTING | $ - | $ - | By Owner |
| 283100 | FIRE ALARM | $ 51,661 | $ 5.29 | |
| 600000 | ALLOWANCES | $ 213,040 | $ 21.82 | |
| 001000 | PRECONSTRUCTION | $ - | $ - | |
| 010000 | GENERAL CONDITIONS | $ 553,727 | $ 56.72 | |
| BONDS | $ - | $ - | NIC | |
| SUBTOTAL | $ 6,013,523 | $616.01 | ||
| 500015 | PERMITS | $ - | 0.0% | |
| 500005 | INSURANCE | $ 150,338 | 2.5% | |
| 500006 | BUILDERS RISK | NIC | ||
| C.M. OVERHEAD & FEE | $ 739,663 | 12.0% | ||
| SUBTOTAL | $ 890,001 | |||
| 500010 | STATE/PROJECT TAX (IF APPLICABLE) | $ - | ||
| 700002 | DESIGN CONTINGENCY | $ - | 0.0% | |
| 700003 | CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY | $ 103,553 | 1.5% | |
| 700004 | EXPEDITING/OVERTIME CONTINGENCY | $ 103,553 | 1.5% | |
| SUBTOTAL | $ 207,106 | |||
| 500007 | PAYMENT & PERFORMANCE BONDS | |||
| TOTAL | $ 7,110,630 | |||
NOTES, QUALIFICATIONS,
& EXCLUSIONS
General Notes
Pricing is based off Construction Documents (CD’s) dated 8/26/24 by STA Architectural Group, issued as “Permit Set”.
Pricing is based off normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, unless otherwise noted. We’ve included a 36 week project with 28 weeks of construction, assuming all materials will be readily available. Lead & fabrication times may impact schedule.
Pricing assumes a Cost+ Contract with Lump Sum, non-auditable General Conditions.
Project is not priced to include Liquidated and/or Consequential Damages.
All permitting, including private providers, to be provided by Owner.
All permitting costs incurred by General Contractor are reimbursable.
Due to the jobsite location, parking will be a reimbursable cost reconciled monthly.
Qualifications
Millwork scope carried per original matrix provided by DGG
Millwork package is priced as an alt equal to substitute European materials for materials locally sourced and available to/ by trades in the U.S. market
ML-08 Wall is priced as Absolute Black Granite, Honed ¾”
Per Owner Directive, the Owner’s Millworker (BPI) will provide their own installation and is therefore excluded
Owner to provide and install millwork per Matrix dated 01/15/25.
Owner to provide and install kitchen equipment
RC21 (GL01) is carried as an aluminum composite panel, similar to MT09/MT10
PT02 at WF07 is carried with the millwork package as a cement based paint on an MDF substrate
ST03 Black Zimbabwe Flamed Stone is carried as a material allowance at $10/SF
Custom carpets carried as an allowance at $50/SY
FF06 Wood Flooring is carried at $50/SF
We have not included time, budget, or scope for rework and/or adjustments to work already in place
Millwork & Equipment by Owner install times is an estimate. Final scheduling & coordination required, which may impact schedule.
Lead time for millwork priced by GC is 4-6 months, based on final finishes, approvals, shop drawings. This time is not considered in the attached schedule.
Exclusions
Removal of railing, Note 3 / A-031 (work already performed)
RC12, Conic Sculptures with Internal Lighting due to lack of information
Off hours and/or overtime.
All costs and management associated with permitting, private providers, & permit expediting.
MOT and/or FDOT costs, unless otherwise noted.
Schedule and Staff impact costs due to delays in permitting, city work stoppages (Spring Break, Art Basel, & event shut downs/limitations) & similar.
Cost and management of Hazmat Safety Report. A report no older than 3 months is required prior to commencement of work.
Building shutdowns, fire watches, security, & similar costs between Landlord and Tenant.
Cost of utilities during construction
Connection fees for the installation and connection of utilities from construction space to utilities.
Scope not included within contract documents nor carried within allowances, specifically noted. We did not carry “assumed” scope, not shown/noted on CD’s referenced above.
First, progressive, and final survey for City submission.
EXECUTIVE
TEAM
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Gavin McKenzie
FOUNDER
Over 16 years of experience running many medium scale design-focused commercial and residential projects throughout South Florida.
As Founder, Gavin oversees a team of managers that uphold his attention to finish details and customer service in every project. Over the years, he has led McKenzie Construction and McKenzie Craft in focusing on the delivery of a high-end quality product to both residential and commercial markets. The McKenzie companies have become a comprehensive solution for clients by offering a suite of services including design and construction consulting in addition to high-end construction and craftwork services.
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Vincent Federici
CEO
Vincent Federici, a third-generation millwork professional, serves as the CEO of McKenzie. With almost two decades of experience in the millwork and construction industries, Vincent leads the company’s strategic direction across divisions. As CEO, he ensures the highest standards of customer service and project execution, delivering comprehensive construction solutions across a variety of projects.
A dedicated member of AWI, ISFA, and NKBA, Vincent also holds numerous technical certifications across various fabrication disciplines, underscoring his commitment to industry excellence.
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Bruce Guckert
VP of CONSTRUCTION
With 23 years of expertise leading construction teams through a wide range of hospitality, adaptive reuse, and ultra-luxury residential projects, Bruce is the VP of Construction at McKenzie. Joining McKenzie in 2024, Bruce oversees our construction department from preconstruction through turnover. Bruce is also a second-generation millworker professional.
Prior to joining McKenzie, Bruce built leading luxury hospitality, retail, and residential projects throughout the U.S., in addition to managing regional operations for a national CM firm. Clients included IHG, Eleven Madison Park, LVMH, TKRG, Ennismore, Hilton, CBRE/TT, Soho, NOBU, JOEY Restaurant Group, and similar brands.
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John Macmillan
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
John MacMillan is a seasoned Project Executive with 15 years of extensive experience in the construction industry. Known for his strategic vision and meticulous attention to detail, John has successfully overseen the development of numerous high-profile hotels, restaurants, and multi-family homes. His expertise in project management, coupled with his ability to foster strong client relationships and lead diverse teams, has consistently resulted in the timely and within-budget completion of complex projects.
PORTFOLIO
McKenzie Construction has a distinguished track record of over 20 years in Miami and surrounding areas. Our extensive experience is a testament to our capabilities and commitment to quality. As a deeply integrated part of the City of Miami community, we have built strong relationships and a reputation for excellence. Our familiarity with local architectural styles, regulations, and community needs positions us uniquely to handle projects with precision and care. We’ve performed adaptive reuse, ground-up, structural repairs within the Wynwood / Design District / Greater Miami and the Beach as shown in the sample projects below.
McKenzie spearheads the build-out of Miami’s KYU after unfortunate storm weather shut its doors in 2022. Working alongside expert hospitality designer Mark Alan Diaz, KYU reopens its doors, serving an iconic menu in a space that reflects its dynamic and elevated cuisine.
KYU
Opening its doors in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, L’Artista boasts an exciting range of Neapolitan-style pizzas and Italian cuisine, with an oven that cooks pies in just 90 seconds. Designed by Norberto Rosenstein Architect, McKenzie completed the construction phase of this project.
L’ARTISTERIA
TANUKI
McKenzie has utilized Tanuki’s new waterfront location to expand their relaxed and hip environment, offering guests an immersive and dynamic experience within the restaurant, complete with beautiful outdoor seating and their popular Chinese and Japanese-inspired menu.
McKenzie joins forces with Michael Pirolo’s notable South Beach restaurant, Macchianlina, to spearhead the redesign of this popular destination for its rustic, yet sophisticated Italian fare. With a fully transformed interior as well as an enclosed outdoor space, Macchialina is back and better than ever.
MACCHIALINA
ELIA
Elia joins a fleet of dining options at River Landing Shops and Residences, offering a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors and locally sourced ingredients. With an outdoor patio that has impeccable views of the river, guests are surrounded by luxury finishes and custom interior features.
We complement our client’s vision, design aesthetic, and goals by paying close attention to details from inception to completion. Our work is managed through a highly collaborative team effort that closely integrates the roles of the client, McKenzie, and third-party consultants to provide a coherent project team. We provide detailed proposals that reflect our deep understanding of the project’s complexity. Our proposals reinforce our efforts to achieve the high-quality construction and finishes our clients expect while leveraging ongoing Value Engineering to obtain cost savings whenever possible.
Our custom architectural fabrication division, McKenzie Craft, is staffed with craftsmen who produce some of South Florida’s best millwork and bespoke fabrications utilizing wood, steel, glass, or other materials which offer the opportunity to add further value to a project. McKenzie’s divisions, Construction and Craft, have the proven experience needed to complete our client’s most demanding project goals. We strongly value our client’s satisfaction and seek to create trusting & enduring relationships.
CORE VALUES
The More You Know
We are driven by curiosity and our desire to innovate.
It Takes A Village
Our individual talents come together through purposeful collaboration to accomplish our goals.
We Live For This Stuff
Passion is what motivates our team in delivering on our core purpose of improving people's lives.
The Beauty Is In The Details
We focus intently on the intricacy of every project from inception to completion.
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We support positive thinking and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
