Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ocala, Florida. Working plans call for the construction of a one-story above grade multi-residential development.

As of November 5, 2025 No bids received on the project . No definite date for rebid The City seeks proposals from interested and qualified for-profit and non-profit developers, builders, partnerships, and/or agencies to construct affordable and safe residential units to support the City Council's goal of increasing the availability of affordable housing for ownership and rent, contributing to neighborhood stabilization efforts. The housing units may be multi-family or single-family units for rent or homeownership, consistent with current zoning. The housing must benefit households up to 120% of Area Median Income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Prospective proposers must meet minimum qualifications and demonstrate experience, financial resources, and expertise to develop, market, rent, and/or sell affordable residential units. The City may request additional information or documents to determine construction financing. The Selection Committee will review and interview applicants, recommending proposals to the City Council based on evaluation criteria. The City Council may accept or reject any proposal. Title transfer will not occur until sale terms are fulfilled. The deed will include language allowing title to revert to the City if construction is not initiated within six months of closing, with all deposits or funds forfeited. Construction and occupancy certification must be complete within eighteen months of closing. City staff will monitor progress meetings to ensure completion in accordance with the Development Agreement. Proposers are encouraged to submit questions by the deadline via email; responses will be posted as addenda on the designated site. 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