CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA

MEMORANDUM

DATE:             December 3, 2009

TO:                  D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:            Richard D. Cannone, Director of Development Services

SUBJECT: Pursuant to Chapter 23, Section 105, Award of Contract, Authorizing the Award RFP/QBS #FY 2008/2009-003, “Design-Build, Qualifications- Based Selection Process (QBS)” to Carlisle Development Group, LLC CAD #028/04

PURPOSE

To request City Commission authorization to award contract and City Manager to enter into a contract with Carlisle Development Group, LLC in accordance with RFP/QBS #FY 2008/2009-003,”Design-Build, Qualifications- Based Selection Process (QBS)” for the redevelopment of approximately 2.34 acres within the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida.

BACKGROUND

The City of Hallandale Beach, Community Redevelopment Agency (the “CRA) desires to stimulate and create physical, economic and social improvements in the Northwest Area of Hallandale Beach, Florida.  The aim of the “Design-Build, Qualifications- Based Selection Process (QBS)” was to pre-qualify, evaluate and determine which firms are qualified to participate in a redevelopment project of City-owned land located along Dixie Highway and NW 1^st Ave, between NW 5^th Street and NW 6^th Street, approximately 2.34 acres see attached map provided as Exhibit 1, hereinafter the “Property”. 

The City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, on behalf of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking to select a design build firm or team to provide professional design, engineering and construction services for the “turn-key” redevelopment of the Property. The redevelopment of the Property shall be for:

• Mixed Use that includes Affordable Commercial, Office, Medical and/or Housing.
• Affordable Multi Family or Townhouse use or combination.
• Affordable Commercial, Office, or Medical use.

The City of Hallandale Beach estimated Annual Median Household Income (AMI) for 2007 is $36,000 annually. The City of Hallandale Beach/CRA would prefer a development that targets a variety of income levels with a focus on the 80% and 120% AMI.

Staff met and discussed the City’s idea for this project with the Palms Community in August/September 2008.  

DISCUSSION

RFP/QBS # FY 2008/2009-003 was issued on January 26, 2009 for development on City owned lots located in the Northwest section of the City.  Two (2) pre-proposal site visits were conducted on February 11^th and March 12^th, 2009.  On the deadline of March 13, 2009, staff received seven (7) proposals from the following firms:

§ Carlisle Development group

§ Cubellis

§ G&D Developers and International Design Engineering Architecture (IDEA)

§ Paradigm Design and Construction

§ PDG Builders, Inc.

§ Pinnacle Housing Group

§ Shanco Construction

On April 24^th, 2009, the Selection and Evaluation Committee met to hear presentations from the seven firms noted above.  The following are the members of the Selection and Evaluation Committee:

§ Nydia Rafols, Deputy City Manager

§ Richard D. Cannone, Director of Development Services

§ Richard Labinsky, City Engineer

§ Bobby Robinson, CRA Manager

§ Shailendra Singh, Urban Design Director, Miami Dade County Department of    Planning and Zoning

Additionally, there were several members of the Northwest Palms community in attendance.  Each firm was allotted 30-45 minutes in which to present their proposals to the Committee who would in turn rank each proposal on the merit of experience and references, team organization management and general qualifications, individual qualifications, past, current and projected performance as well as financial capabilities and overall vision for the project.  Each Committee member submitted their score sheets which were tabulated.

The top selected by the Selection and Evaluation Committee based upon the criteria outlined in RFP/QBS # FY 2008/2009-003 is Carlisle Development Group, LLC. 

RECCOMENDATION

The City Commission:

1. Authorize the award of a contract with Carlisle Development Group, LLC for redevelopment of approximately 2.34 acres within the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida in accordance with RFP/QBS #FY 2008/2009-003, “Design-Build, Qualifications- Based Selection Process (QBS)” and execute any necessary agreements to carry out this activity.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

3. Authorize the City Manager to establish accounts and make expenditures.

Reviewed:

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D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                           Date

___ Approved                         ___ Denied                               ___ Hold for Discussion

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