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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-00-0119ITEM 16B , - SEOPW/CRA RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA= A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE AND ISSUE A RFP FOR SELECTION OF A MANAGEMENT FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE IN CULTURAL PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY AND GRANT WRITING TO OVERSEE THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE OVERTOWN CULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER, AND UTILIZING LOCAL NOT - FOR -PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 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 authorize the Executive Director to advertise and issue a RFP for the selection of a management firm with experience in cultural programs, technology programs , and grant writing, to oversee the day to day operations of the Overtown Cultural and Technology Center and utilizing local Not -For -Profit Organizations. 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 Executive Director to advertise and issue a RFP for the selection of a management firm with experience in cultural programs, technology programs, and grant writing, to oversee the day to day operations of the Overtown Cultural and Technology Center Section 3. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby approves the selected management firm to utilize local Not -For -Profit Organizations. MOPW/MA . C-0_.. • ITEM 16B SEOPW/CRA Section 4. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on t is 20M day of November, 2000. 9W,X Arlur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Holland & Knight LLP CRA Legal Counsel 00) SEOPW/Old,, 0 0 - II_9 Chairman Teele and Members of the CRA Board FROM: Dipak M. Parekh Executive Directo CITY OF MIAMi, FLORIDA ITEM 16B INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: November 6, 2000 FILE : SUBJECT: RFP for a management firm For the Overtown Cultural and Technology Center. REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Resolution and RFP Notice RECOMMENDATION - It is respectfully recommended that the Board of Directors of the CRA adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Executive Director to advertise and issue and RFP for the selection of a management firm with. experience in Cultural Programs, Technology Programs and Grant Writing to oversee the Day - to -Day operations of the Overtown Cultural Technology Center and utilizing local Not -For -Profit Organizations. BACKGROUND A resolution of the Board of Directors of the CRA authorizing the Executive Director to advertise and issue an RFP for the selection of a management firm with experience in Cultural Programs, Technology Programs and Grant Writing to oversee _ the Day -to -Day operations of the Overtown Cultural Technology Center and utilizing local Not -For -Profit Organizations. Funding Source: N/A Account Number: N/A SEOPW/may 0 0 - 119 0 • SOUTH EAST OVERTOWN/ PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR THE DESIGN -BUILD FIRM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CULTURAL AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER The Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (the "SEO/PW CRA") created by the City of Miami is seeking, pursuant to Florida Statute 287.055(1) Consultants Competative Negotiation Act (the "Act"), a qualified design -build firm respondent to this RFQ (Respondent) that have successfully programmed, designed, developed and constructed community centers for the purpose of establishing a cultural and technology center to be located at the intersection of NE 3`d Avenue and 11t' Street in the redevelopment area of the SEO/PW CRA (the "Project"). The most qualified selected Respondent in accordance with the Act and this RFQ will be expected to provide for programming, budgeting of required capital improvements, master planning, design, permitting, construction, and the procurement of furniture, fixture and equipment for the Cultural and Technology Center. The purpose of the Cultural and Technology Center is as follows: 1. To expose the impoverished, especially the children that reside within the CRA Redevelopment area, current technology, with particular emphasis on an office type environment. is 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 is conducive to learning not only about technology but also 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 consisting of approximately twenty thousand square feet (20,000) shall include: 1. Dance Studios 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 SE®PW/ � UUa I19 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 pianoforte, steel pan, and African percussion instruments. 8. Loading Dock & Storage Qualifications The RFQ response to be submitted by interested design -build Respondents, pursuant to -the F.S. 287.055(2) (h) (i) and 0), as applicably, shall contain the following information: 41 (1) Background and experience in the execution of similar Cultural and Technology Centers including programming budgeting, design and construction. (2) Past design -build project experience of all members of the Respondent to be associated with the Project Design -Build contract agreement. Describe the responsibilities of each Respondent member. (3) The RFQ Respondents will be evaluated and weighted based on past performance of the design -build RFQ Respondent 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 projects; recent, current and projected workload; location of the Design -Build Respondent; and major consideration will be given to the reputation of the Respondent and its members for completing design - build projects on time and within budget, while maintaining project quality. (4) Affirmative Action Policy (complete attached form) SEOPWIC -- I nG I r� i Submission Requirements One (1) original and ten (10) copies of the RFQ package shall be submitted to the CRA and addressed as follows: Overtown Cultural and Technology Center CTC — City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Suite 430 Miami, Florida 33131 Attn: Mr. Dipak M. Parekh Executive Director Responses to this Request for Qualifications are due received by the office of the CRA on or before 5:00 pm TBD. and must be There will 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, responses to the RFQ. SEOPW/ _ I 1 0 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY 8 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, it 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 assigned principal) at Affirmative Action Policy. Date: Signature: Title: Company: (Name of (telephone number) regarding this