206-1999 LTC
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206-1999
L.T.C. No. '1
LETTER TO COMMISSION
October 19, 1999
TO: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT: 72ND STREET RFP
Please be advised that as a result of several requests for additional information, the opening date for
the nnd Street RFP has been postponed for 45 days from October 26, 1999 to December 13, 1999.
Attached is the last addendum sent out regarding the 72nd Street RFP for your information.
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Matthew Schwartz, Assistant City Manager
Janet Gavarrete, Assistant City Manager
Mayra Diaz-Buttacavoli, Assistant City Manager
Ronnie Singer, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Mary Greenwood, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
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REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
(RFP) NO. 42-98/99
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ADDENDUM NO.4
October 12, 1999
City of Miami Beach RFP No. 42-98/99, Approximately 4 Acre Public/Private Development
Opportunity Known as the "72nd Street Site" Located Between Collins and Harding Avenues from
72nd to 73rd Street, is amended as follows:
Included in the addendum:
I. Amended RFP Opening Date
The RFP Opening has been rescheduled for 3:00 p.m. on the 13th day of
December, 1999.
II. Question received from prospective bidders and corresponding answer.
Q1. Are there any past or present environmental studies on this site availablefor review?
AI. No, there are no environmental studies available for this site.
Q2. Is there any soil boring/geotechnical information available for the site?
A2. No, there is no soil boring/geotechnical information available for this site.
Q3. Page 6 contains a list of RFP requirements that must be included in this proposal. My
question concerns number 2, which states:
"Description of representative development project by the team, individually and
collectively, from proposal concept to operation, including a detailed situational
analysis regarding the area surrounding the development and the market
feasibility. "
Are you asking us to describe a project that was done previously by the same development
team, describe individual projects that have been done previously by each member of the
team, or describe the project we are currently proposing to develop? Please clarify the
question and explain what type of response is anticipated.
RFP No, 42-98/99
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a residential and commercial component and are there separate developers for each
component. The response must also describe the program concept and how it will operate.
F or example, if there is both residential and commercial, how does the access to the different
areas work, how is parking handled, and what is the income stream. The proposal must also
included a detailed situational analysis regarding the area surrounding the development and
the market feasibility, meaning why is this project going to be feasible and how does it
compliment and further enhance the surrounding areas.
We would like to obtain the As-Built information for the following sites:
a. Existing Sanitary Sewer Pump Station No. 20
b. Existing 36",20" and 12" force main
c. Existing 12" Water Main
d. Existing Storm Sewer
Please see plans included in this addendum.
Under the heading "Financial Requirements" you ask for letters of commitment from
financial institutions. At this early stage in the development of a project, banks often
provide letters of interest if they have interest in financing that project. Please clarify
and/or elaborate on the term "letters of commitment". The RFP states:
"Proposals shall include letters of commitment from financial institutions rated
AA or better, documenting a proposer's ability to secure the necessary funds to
complete the proposed development. "
A5. Replace the above statement with the following:
"Proposals shall include letters of interest from financial institutions rated AA or
better, documenting a proposer's ability to secure the necessary funds to complete
the proposed development."
Q6. I would like to have information sent to me regarding economic development, current area
development, and possible growth potential in regards to the North Beach Area.
A6. All available information regarding economic development is included with this addendum.
Q7. How many City Commission hearings would be requiredfor uses not specified as main
permitted uses for the GU District zoning classifications?
A7. The subject City land is presently zoned Government Use (GU). The proposed development
may represent private or joint government/private uses in the GU district. Pursuant to
Section 142-423 of the City Code, any such uses require review by the Planning Board prior
to approval by the City Commission. Pursuant to Section 142-425 of the City Code, the City
Commission must confirm the development regulations that apply as a result of such
proposed private or joint government/private use to be the average of the requirements in the
RFP No. 42-98/99
surrounding districts, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Director. Th~ P~anning and
7:oning: OirectM h1<; cietermineci tn:lt thf" rf"0'1l11tinn fnr rOl will :1\''101v for thIs sIte and said
development regulations will be confirmed in the Development Agreement, as required by
State Statute. The City l..OrnmlSSlOn Wlll nOlU lWU pUUll~ llt,;illUl~:> LU t;llll;;f mta a
Development Agreement.
Q8. Witlt regards to Section VII oftlte RFP (Special Terms and Conditions p.28) is there a
specific time associated with the "issuance of the RFP process" Le. what point in time does
the City consider as tlte commencement of the "RFP process" and wlUJt .nn;"t "':!' :~:::.-,';
the comDletion of the "RFP process"?
A8. The commencement of the RFP begins with the date the RFP was issued, the completion of
the RFP process is considered the date of final contract award.
Q9. With regards to Section VII of the RFP (Special Terms and Conditions p.28) how much,
approximately, does the City estimate it has spent to date?
A9. The City estimates costs to date, excluding third party attorney and consultant's fees which
cannot be determined at this time, total $22,821.00 for advertising and appraisal costs.
QI0.' With regards to Section VII of the RFP (Special Terms and Conditions p.28) will the City
consider a cap on wltat it can spend on the "issuance of the RFP process" to give the
proposed developers of tlte site a clearer idea of the cost for which they will be
responsible? Also with regards to Section VII of the RFP are the City's costs described
in this Section different from the $75,000.00 capped by the City legal/consulting costs
mentioned in Section IV of the RFP (p.19)?
A10. It is anticipated that the City's third party attorney and advisor's fees will not exceed
$75,000, however, the successful proposer is responsible for all costs related to the issuance
of this RFP process. These costs include, but are not limited to, advertising, legal, fmancial
and any/all related professional costs as required.
When submitting your proposal, please note that Addendum No.4 was received. We look forward
to receiving your proposal.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Michael A. Rath CPPB
Procurement Director
RFP No. 42-98/99