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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #27 - Discussion Itemi February 20, 1985 . . Mr. John E. Gilchrist Asst.to the City Manager City of Miami 3500 Pan American Way Miami, Florida 33133 A. TAGUECHEL ASSOC INC- ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 23 ALMERIA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLA. 33134 TEL. 445.9662 RE: Request for Proposal Watson Island Development Dear Mr. Gilchrist: This is to request an extension of time of the February 28, 1985, deadline for the above referred project. We have been retained by a conglomerate of Spaniard private indus- try and local civic and cultural institutions to develop a project that will comply with your development program. We estimate that approximately four months will be required in order to develop the concept, to provide the feasibility study and pro - forma analysis for the whole project. If you need additional information, in order to grant us this exten- sion, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very truly yours, LA! Taquech AIA President AT/it W. I. (a corpora,` h to be formed) 30V FLOOR TWO FIRST NATIONAL PLAZA CHICAGO 60603 312-621-4200 February 26, 1985 The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor and Members of the City Commission The City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 RE: Watson Island Dear Sirs: It has been brought to our attention that bids from private developers are being solicited for Watson Island and that bids are due on February 28, 1985. We would be interested in bidding on said project if amendments are made to the existing RFP bid process that is now due. The amended bid process would include the following conditions: 1. Establish a specific schedule for decision making in the process. 2. Extend the proposal date deadline. 3. Authorize the City Commission to select and accept a bid within 30 days after proposal date deadline. 4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final contract after bid selection and acceptance within 30 days. 5. Schedule the City Commission at its immediate next City Commission meeting to approve the negotiated contract. 6. Commit the City to contribute a reasonable dollar value or to make provision for public infra/structure costs. 7. If the City fails to meet the decision making schedule, obligate the City to reimburse the successful bidder for costs incurred in making said bid. 8. Commit the City to have all feasibility studies updated at the cost of the City. Of course, you do realize that we have been interested in Watson Island since 1977. However, based on our experience since then C The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page two February 26, 1985 and the City's indecisiveness, we feel that the City should demonstrate its commitment to the project before it seeks serious developers to invest in this project. Specifically, we feel that an initial commitment could be demonstrated regarding the conditions set forth above. If the City accepts our approach, we would be willing to submit a proposal for a development of Watson Island. Sincerely, W. I. (a corporation to be formed) A. N. Pritzker, P es ent ANP:cv P.S. IF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION ENTERTAINS ACCEPTANCE OF A PROJECT WHOSE INTENT IS DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF THE OFFICIAL RFP, WE WILL ENTERTAIN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL ON THE CHANGED RFP, PROVIDED THE CHANGE MAKES ECONOMIC SENSE, THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION SHOULD RE -ADVERTISE THE MODIFIED REQUEST FOR PRO- POSAL AND ALLOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO CONTRIBUTE ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS. A. N. Pritzker, President W. I. (a corpora Jn to be formed) 3OXV FLOOR TWO FIRST NATIONAL PLAZA CHICAGO 60603 312-621-4200 February 26, 1985 The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor and Members of the City Commission The City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 RE: Watson Island Dear Sirs: It has been brought to our attention that bids from private developers are being solicited for Watson Island and that bids are due on February 28, 1985. We would be interested in bidding on said project if amendments are made to the existing RFP bid process that is now due. The amended bid process would include the following conditions: 1. Establish a specific schedule for decision making in the process. 2. Extend the proposal date deadline. 3. Authorize the City Commission to select and accept a bid within 30 days after proposal date deadline. 4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final contract after bid selection and acceptance within 30 days. 5. Schedule the City Commission at its immediate next City Commission meeting to approve the negotiated contract. 6. Commit the City to contribute a reasonable dollar value or to make provision for public infra/structure costs. 7. If the City fails to meet the decision making schedule, obligate the City to reimburse the successful bidder for costs incurred in making said bid. 8. Commit the City to have all feasibility studies updated at the cost of the City. Of course, you do realize that we have been interested in Watson Island since 1977. However, based on our experience since then i The Honorable Maurice A. Ferre, Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page two February 26, 1985 and the City's indecisiveness, we feel that the demonstrate its commitment to the project before serious developers to invest in this project. City should it seeks `Oe Specifically, we feel that an initial commitment could be demonstrated regarding the conditions set forth above. If the City accepts our approach, we would be willing to submit a proposal for a development of Watson Island. Sincerely, W. I. (a corporation to be formed) J A. N. Pritzker, P es' ent ANP:cv P.S. IF THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION ENTERTAINS ACCEPTANCE OF A PROJECT WHOSE INTENT IS DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF THE OFFICIAL RFP, WE WILL ENTERTAIN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL ON THE CHANGED RFP, PROVIDED THE CHANGE MAKES ECONOMIC SENSE, THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION SHOULD RE -ADVERTISE THE MODIFIED REQUEST FOR PRO- POSAL AND ALLOW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO CONTRIBUTE ON A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS. A. N. Pritzker, President