"As we enter a new age in public housing development, this RFP will position Miami-Dade County to better meet the needs of those in desperate need of affordable housing.  As this initiative evolves, it will ensure one-for-one replacement of existing public housing units, the building of new affordable housing on under-developed land, and the creation of jobs during rehabilitation and construction," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez.

The County seeks to improve its older units with new designs that resemble market-rate units - regardless of whether these are public housing, affordable or market rate units - and incorporate creative and sustainable design solutions.

A pre-proposal conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 701 NW 1st Court, 2nd floor conference room, Miami, FL  33136.  Proposals are due no later than Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

For more information on the RFP, http://www.miamidade.gov/DPMww/SolicitationList.aspx