Site work for a multi-residential development in Ocala, Florida. Conceptual plans call for site work for a multi-residential development.

The City of Ocala is accepting sealed electronic submissions for: Invitation to Negotiate ("ITN") No.: ITN/GRM/240549 for the Development of Affordable Housing Units for Sale or Lease Parcel Identification Number 2220-005-003 Formal Question Due By: 10/31/2024 @ 5:00 PM EST 1.1. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW The City of Ocala ("City"), through this Invitation to Negotiate ("ITN"), seeks proposals from interested and qualified for-profit and non-profit developers, builders, partnerships and/or agencies interested in constructing affordable and safe residential units designed to meet City Council's goal of increasing the availability of affordable housing for ownership and rent in Ocala, Florida, and contribute to neighborhood stabilization efforts. The constructed housing units may be multi-family units or single-family units for rent or homeownership in accordance with the parcel's current zoning designation. The housing type(s) offered must benefit households up to 120% of Area Median Income as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. In order to be eligible for consideration, prospective developers, builders, partnerships and/or agencies must meet the minimum qualifications set forth in this ITN and demonstrate proven experience, financial resources, and professional expertise to develop, market, and rent and/or sell quality, affordably priced, residential units. The City reserves the right to request additional information or require execution of additional documentation as may be reasonably necessary to determine the financing of construction of the developed units. The City's Selection Committee shall review all proposals, conduct interviews, and recommend one or more proposals to City Council based on the evaluation criteria set forth herein. City Council may accept any proposal that it deems to serve the public interest and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The transfer of title to the property shall not occur until all of the terms of the sale are complete. Language shall be included in the deed document to allow title to revert to the City in the event that construction is not initiated within six (6) months of closing and any deposit or other funds paid by developer shall be forfeited to the City. Construction must be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued for the completed units no later than eighteen months (18 months) from the date of closing. City staff shall schedule and monitor progress meetings to ensure construction is complete in accordance with the Development Agreement. Proposers are encouraged to communicate any questions regarding this ITN by the deadline set forth for questions herein. All questions should be sent in writing via e-mail to the Buyer Contact identified. Questions and answers will be communicated to all proposers by issuing an addendum posted to website. Industry Type: City and town managers' offices Contact Name: Mr. David Williams Contact Email: dwilliams@ocalafl.gov Contact Phone: (352) 629-8350 Ship to Location: 110 SE Watula Avenue Address1: 110 SE Watula Avenue Address2: CITY HALL City: Ocala State: FL Zip/Postal: 34471 Deadline for Questions: SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (EST) All questions must be submitted to the Procurement Department electronically via website. Responses will be made electronically and posted online. It is the responsibility of the proposers to check for updates. Any questions received after the deadline will not be considered. Any inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via e-mail to the Buyer Contact identified below. Buyer Contact: DAVID WILLIAMS, BUYER E-Mail: dwilliams@ocalafl.gov Phone: (352) 629-8350 THE CITY OF OCALA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL SUBMISSIONS