Development of Vacant Lot at 1428 NW 1ST Avenue Miami, FL 33136

The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) is requesting proposals for the development and 30-year operation of affordable housing on vacant property at 1428 Northwest 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM through Bidnet Direct. A voluntary pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, and clarification requests are due July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Proposers must hold a current certified General Contractor License or Building Contractor license from the State of Florida with a minimum of three years' experience in residential property construction. The property is zoned T4-R and comprises 7,860 square feet; the CRA will convey the property in exchange for the proposed development with no specified financial assistance or additional financing from the Agency. All design, engineering, permitting, materials, labor, equipment, and operational services to plan, design, construct, and operate the affordable housing are the responsibility of the selected developer.

Evaluation criteria are project overview and narrative quality, site plan connectivity, development schedule, affordability commitment and housing unit mix (20 points combined); development team qualifications and capacity (12 points); and financial capacity to fulfill commitments (15 points). Proposers must provide audited financial statements for the three most recent fiscal years, evidence of creditworthiness, and proof of sufficient personnel and organization. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation, and builders' risk insurance with a $25,000 deductible. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required within fifteen days of award notification. A "Cone of Silence" restricts proposer communications with CRA personnel from the advertisement date through the Executive Director's written recommendation to the Board, expected by September 30, 2026.