DESIGN, FINANCING, DEVELOPMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF CITY PROPERTY FOR ESSENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The City of South Miami is soliciting proposals from highly qualified individuals, associations, corporations, joint ventures, or partnerships for the design, financing, development, and management of a mixed-income affordable housing project on City-owned real property located at 5890 SW 69th Street. The project should provide a comprehensive development plan that includes affordable housing rental units, and may also provide for market rate residential use, office use, commercial use, and other uses permissible under the Transit-Supportive Development District zoning regulations. The Proposer should demonstrate a clear understanding of the City's development vision and goals for the project, familiarity with the property and the neighboring community, and extensive knowledge and experience in implementing similar projects. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Master Development Plan: A comprehensive plan that includes planning, entitlement, development, construction, and management of the project. • Project Team/Personnel Qualifications: The Proposer must demonstrate that the project team has sufficient staff and resources to successfully deliver the project. • Financial Proposal: A signed, firm financial proposal for providing all services during the term of the proposed site control arrangement and development agreement. • Residential Development Approach: A description of the Proposer's approach to developing residential units, including energy-efficient design, sustainable materials, and amenities. • Management and Operations Approach: A description of the Proposer's approach to managing and operating the project, including long-term upkeep, maintenance, and provision of utilities. The City will evaluate proposals based on factors such as the Proposer's experience and qualifications, the quality of the proposal, and the proposed financial terms.