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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-13-0073 Cover MemoOmni Board of Commissioners Meeting November 20th, 2013 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff and Members of the CRA Board From: Pieter A. Bockweg Executive Director BACKGROUND: Date: Nov. 20th, 2013 File: Subject: Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to begin contract negotiations with the number one ranked respondent from the RFP selection committee for the Design, Build, Manage and Operating the MEC. References: Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution accepting the recommendation of the selection committee and authorizing the CRA Executive Director to begin the negotiations with the number one (#1) ranked RFP respondent. JUSTIFICATION: The CRA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 13-001 for Design, Build, Manage and Operate for the Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC) on September 9th, 2013. Proposal and Qualification Bids were received and evaluated by the RFP selection committee based on the requirements of the RFP and as stipulated by Florida Statues Chapter 287.055 " Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act", (CCNA). The selection committee recommended that the CRA staff begin negotiations with the number one ranked respondent. For reference, a Design Criteria Package (RFQ) No. 11-008 was prepared and issued for the Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC) on October 24 h, 2011. The CRA is required to put out this public solicitation when a design -build method of construction is chosen for a project. Section 4, Goal D/ Principles A-2, C-4 and C-5, at page 42, of the 2009 OMNI CRA Redevelopment Plan, lists "[eliminate conditions which contribute to slum & blight], "encourage the restoration of historic buildings and [enhance the area's visual attractiveness to businesses and residents], by creating opportunities for new development through improvements to the public realm. FUNDING: Funds to be drawn from the OMNI Tax Increment Fund, "Construction in Progress," Account Code No. 10040.920501.670000.0000.00000