Subject:
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Rejection of proposals for Development of Residential Property- Lealman Community Redevelopment area.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the rejection of proposals received for the Development of Residential Property-Lealman Community Redevelopment area.
• Request to reject the three (3) proposals received for housing development.
• On January 3, 2020, the Purchasing and Risk Division on behalf of the Housing and Community Development issued a Request for Negotiation (RFN). Four (4) responses were received. The evaluation committee recommended negotiating with the top three (3) ranked respondents.
• An agreement was successfully negotiated and approved with Habitat for Humanity. Eleven (11) new single-family homes were constructed, and a duplex renovated and sold to income eligible buyers.
• The top ranked respondent, Southport Community Development, proposed an 86-unit multi-family rental housing apartment complex. Southport has been unable to secure funding to proceed with the project.
• No lease or contract was executed for multifamily housing development.
• Per code section 2-188(c), the County Administrator has the authority to reject any or all bids/proposals or parts of bids/proposals, at any stage of the procurement process, when the public interest will be served.
• The Housing and Community Development Department anticipates soliciting for new proposals for infill or redevelopment of housing on the remaining 5.08 acres of property following approval of this item. Options will include single-family houses, townhomes and multi-family.
• This request does not have a fiscal impact.
Contract No. 190-0084-RN has no fiscal impact.
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2.1 Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare- Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and a safe, secure, and healthy community.
4.2 Continual Economic Growth and Vitality - Invest in communities that need the most.
5.1 Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers- Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
Summary:
Request to reject the three (3) multi-family development proposals received as the proposed 86-unit rental housing project has not been able to proceed as planned.
Background/Explanation:
On January 3, 2020, the Purchasing and Risk Division on behalf of Housing and Community Development issued a Request for Negotiation (RFN).
Although negotiations commenced with the top ranked vendor, no lease or contract was executed.
Fiscal Impact:
This request does not have a fiscal impact and only rejects the proposals.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to reject bids is granted under Code Section 2-188(c).
Staff Member Responsible:
Carol Stricklin, Director, Housing and Community Development
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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