Site work and new construction of a residential development in Ocala, Florida. Completed plans call for the construction of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

Marion County Community Services is soliciting proposals from qualified Residential Builders (Builder) for the construction, marketing and selling of up to six (6) single-family homes. Homes will be built within one (1) year and ideally located within the Urban Service Growth Boundary and/or Low to Moderate Income Census Tracts. Community Services reserves the right to award to one or more Contractors for this project. For questions relating to this solicitation, contact: Jodi Shoemaker | jodi.shoemaker@marionfl.org , Question Deadline 06/20/2023 at 12:00 PM ET Scope: Marion County Community Services is soliciting proposals from qualified Residential Builders (Builder) for the construction, marketing and selling of up to six (6) single-family homes. Homes will be built within one (1) year and ideally located within the Urban Service Growth Boundary and/or Low to Moderate Income Census Tracts. Community Services reserves the right to award to one or more Contractor's for this project. Marion County will assist the Builder with construction costs associated with producing affordable, owner occupied housing for eligible home buyers. The State Housing Initiatives Program ("SHIP") assistance funds will be used for this project. Contractors will be scored and selected by a chosen committee to evaluate the following: Availability to Proceed, Project/Construction Design, Organization/Fiscal Capacity and Marketing Plan. I. SHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS A. Homeowner Residency: All properties for development must be located within the Marion County limits, but outside the City of Ocala Limits. B. Maximum Sales Price: $200,000.00 (per unit) C. Eligible Housing Type: Eligible housing is any real property, detached single-family home, excluding mobile homes, located within the County, outside the City of Ocala limits, which is designated and intended for the primary purpose of providing decent, safe, and sanitary residential units which are designed to meet Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. D. Eligible Homebuyers: 1. Income limits: 80% of Area Median Income based on family size (the County will income qualify each homebuyer). 2. Not a current homeowner. 3. Complete a certified Homebuyer Counseling course prior to closing. 4. Be Income certified (income eligible and verified, appropriate credit report, asset verification) by the Country prior to signing a sales contract. 5. Homebuyer shall secure first mortgage financing through a County approved lender E. Location: Ideally located within the Urban Service Growth Boundary and/or Low to Moderate Income Census Tracts, however, other options within Marion County limits and outside City of Ocala limits may be considered. A proposal will be scored higher based on parcel locations, see pages 21/22 - Scoring Criteria