Public_Meeting_Notice.pdf

This is a Public Meeting Notice issued by Brevard County Purchasing Services for a Selection Committee meeting regarding RFA-5-26-08 concerning local government contributions for affordable housing projects supported by Florida Housing Finance Corporation programs. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera, Florida, with mandatory attendance by contractors. Two developers have been scheduled for presentations: Blue Ridge Atlantic Development, LLC (4:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Rockledge Leased Housing Associates I, LP (5:05 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.), each allotted ten minutes for presentation followed by a ten-minute question-and-answer session with the Selection Committee. Applications were due August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and award recommendations are expected to follow the September 10 meeting, with final board approval anticipated by September 18, 2026. The resulting contract term is two years.

Eligible projects must serve very low to moderate-income persons with a minimum of five units and include accessibility features for persons with disabilities. New construction rental housing must maintain affordability for a minimum of 25 years and meet specified accessibility standards. Projects are evaluated on a 100-point scale across nine criteria including project narrative, organizational capacity, financial strength, evidence of site control, and proximity to services and employment. Applicants must submit twelve hard copies plus one electronic copy on USB drive to Brevard County Purchasing Services. Questions regarding the opportunity were due August 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., directed to Tramesha Flood. Funding availability and minimum contribution amounts are subject to FHFC determination, and Brevard County reserves the right to reduce, amend, or rescind the funding opportunity prior to final board approval.