HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-00-0093RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R-00-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO ISSUE A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ("RFQ"), IN THE
FORM OF EXHIBIT "A' ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE OVERTOWN TECHNOLOGY
CENTER, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF A BUILDING OF
10,000 SQUARE FEET TO HOUSE A CULTURAL AND
TECHNOLOGY CENTER (THE "TECHNOLOGY
CENTER").
WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to
Resolution Nos. 82-755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community
redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to issue an RFQ for the design and
construction of the Technology Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to
this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby authorizes the CRA
to issue an RFQ, in the form of Exhibit "A' attached hereto, for the design
and construction of the Technology Center.
Section 3. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTIFD on-this4pth day of September, 2000.
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Exhibit A
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CITY OF MIAMI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF A CULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Proposal and Intent
The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami, Florida is seeking a qualified
firm or firms that have successfully programmed, designed and constructed community centers
to assist the CRA in the establishment of a cultural center to be located at the intersection of N.E.
3`d Avenue and I Ith Street in Miami, Florida. The successful firm(s) will be expected to advise
and assist CRA in programming, budgeting for capital improvements, master planning, design,
permitting, construction, and in the procurement of furniture and equipment for the Cultural and
Technology Center.
The purpose of the Cultural and Technology Center is as follows:
1. To expose the impoverished that reside within the CRA's boundaries to current
technology, with particular emphasis on an office type environment.
2. To encourage the use of computers and other technologies.
3. To provide an environment that facilitates and enhances the learning experience.
4. To increase access to environments that are conducive to learning not only about
technology but to professional conduct and decorum.
5. To provide for other spaces and functions lacking in this community; such as multi-
purpose rooms, entertainment areas and other classroom type activities.
The Cultural and Technology Center shall include:
1. Dance Sudios
a. State of the art construction with the required sprung flooring to accommodate the
various dance techniques including Classical ballet, acrobatics, tap, modern and
ethnic dance. Designed with dressing rooms, visitor's waiting area, and
administrative offices.
2. Stage and construction sets for the Lyric Theater
3. Drama Studio
a. Constructed and equipped with training and presentations in musical theatre.
drama etc.
4. Recording Studio (amateur)
5. Dance Studio
6. Black Box Theater
a. State of the art performance and training space designed to accommodate
amateur, semi professional and professional theatrical and musical presentation
and Technical internship training in theatre lighting and sound.
7. Instrument Lab
a. Designed for individual lesson training and group instructions in piano forte, steel
pan, and African percussion instruments. 00
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Qualifications
The proposal to be submitted by interested firms shall contain the following information:
(1) Background and experience in the execution of similar Cultural and Technology
Centers including programming, design and construction (or construction
management)
(2) Past project experience of all individuals to be associated with the Project. Describe
the responsibilities of each individual on each project described.
) The proposals will be evaluated and weighted based on past performance of the firm
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and its members in similar projects; understanding of the area in which the facility
will be located; and their ability to provide good management and experience in
design -build project; recent, current and projected workload; location of the Firm; and
major consideration will be given to the reputation of the Firm and its members for
completing projects on time and within budget, while maintaining project quality.
(4) Affirmative Action Policy (complete attached form)
Submission Requirements
One (1) original and ten (10) copies of the RFQ package shall be submitted to the Community
Redevelopment Agency and addressed as follows:
Cultural and Technology Center
CTC — City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agenc}
300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Suite 430
Miami, Florida 33131
Attn: Mr. Robert L. Tyler
Director of Operations and Administration
Responses to this Request for Qualifications are due
recei�-ed by the office of the CRA on or before 5:00 pm TBD.
and must be
There «-ill be no exceptions and submissions received subsequent to this time will not be
accepted.
The Community Redevelopment Agency reserves the right to accept or reject, any or all,
proposal.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
FOR
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of (Company Name) to
base its hiring and promotions on merit, qualifications and competency and that its personal
practices will not be influenced by its employee race, color, place of birth, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran and handicapped status.
One of the management duties of all principals at
(Company Name) is to ensure that the following personnel practices are being satisfied:
1. Take every necessary affirmative action to attract and retain qualified employees,
regardless of race, color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, veteran and handicapped status.
2. Maintain equitable principles in the recruitment, hiring, training, compensation and
promotion of employees.
3. Monitor and review personnel practices to guarantee that equal opportunities are
being provided to all employees, regardless of race, color, place of birth, religion,
national origin, sec, age, marital status, veteran and handicapped status.
(Company Name) is committed to take affirmative
action and aggressively pursue activities that will serve to enable all employees and applicants
opportunities available throughout this organization.
Clearly, the above actions cannot be accomplished as secondary duty for any individual, despite
the full support of management. And so, to monitor our efforts,
(Company Name) has assigned one of its principals as
the Affirmative Action Director to monitor all activities of this program.
Employees may contact (Name of
assigned principal) at (telephone number) regarding this
Affirmative Action Policy.
Date:
Signature:
Title:
Company:
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
TO: Chairman Teele and
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Robert L. Tyler 113 (' T
Dir. Of Op., Admin. & Dev.
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE:
SUBJECT.
REFERENCES:
September 18, 2000 FILE
Overtown Cultural and Technology
Center
ENCLOSURES: Resolution and Draft RFQ
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution authorizing the CRA to issue
an RFP for designibuild for the Overtown Cultural and Technology Center.
BACKGROUND
Resolution authorizing the CRA to issue an RFP to design and build the Overtown Cultural and
Technology Center, which will consist of a building of 10,000 square feet to house a cultural and
technology center.
This center is a part of the Historic 3rd Avenue Corridor development, and part of the Overtown Parks
Master Plan. This is planned as a cooperative effort between the CRA and the City of Miami Parks
Department.
Funding Source: CDBG
Account Number: (1) Construction in Progress - #860
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